2011–12 New York Islanders season


The 2011–12 New York Islanders season was the 40th season in the franchise's history. The team failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth straight season.

Off-season

At the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, the Islanders selected playmaking center Ryan Strome from the Niagara IceDogs.
On July 1, 2011, the Islanders signed Marty Reasoner.
On August 1, 2011, a public referendum was held in Nassau County to authorize $400 million for a new coliseum as a home to the Islanders, a minor-league ballpark and other economic development projects. The plan was rejected by the voters, thus causing speculation that after the 2014–15 season, the Islanders may be moving.

Pre-season

On June 30, 2011, the Islanders announced that they will play five pre-season games including two games each against the Bruins and Devils, and the other one against the Flames. The Islanders' final game of the pre-season, which is against the Bruins, will take place at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Defenceman Mark Streit is named team captain, following Doug Weight's retirement.

Regular season

Playoffs

The Islanders attempted to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2006–07 season, but failed to do so for the fifth straight season.

Standings

Schedule and results

Pre-season

Regular season

Player statistics

Skaters

Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes
Regular season--------

Goaltenders

Note: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice ; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
#PlayerGPTOIWLOTGAGAASASv%SOGAPIM
20422378191831012.551172.9142006
353117209115893.10832.8930002
398354323223.73177.8760020
606296240153.04162.9070000
454218120102.75112.9111000

†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Islanders. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.

‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Milestones

Final roster

Updated June 5, 2012.

Transactions

The Islanders have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season:

Trades

Free agents signed

Free agents lost

Claimed via waivers

Lost via waivers

Lost via retirement

Player signings

PlayerDateContract terms
Michael GrabnerMay 13, 20115 years, $15 million
Kyle OkposoMay 25, 20115 years, $14 million
Anders NilssonMay 27, 20113 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract
Casey CizikasMay 31, 20113 years, $2.38 million entry-level contract
Trevor GilliesJune 17, 20111 year, $625,000
Tomas MarcinkoJune 27, 20111 year, $605,000
Kirill KabanovJuly 1, 20113 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract
Jeremy CollitonJuly 14, 20111 year, $600,000
Micheal HaleyJuly 15, 20111 year, $550,000
Dylan ReeseJuly 15, 20111 year, $635,250
Ty WishartJuly 15, 20111 year, $803,250
Blake ComeauAugust 2, 20111 year, $2.5 million
John TavaresSeptember 15, 20116 years, $33 million contract extension
Josh BaileySeptember 16, 20112 years, $2.1 million
Ryan StromeOctober 4, 20113 years, $2.775 million entry-level contract
Frans NielsenFebruary 8, 20124 years, $11 million contract extension
Evgeni NabokovMarch 21, 20121 year, $2.75 million contract extension
Brock NelsonApril 3, 20123 years, $2.7 million entry-level contract
John PerssonMay 29, 20123 years, $1.88 million entry-level contract
Johan SundstromJune 11, 20123 years, $2.31 million entry-level contract

Draft picks

RoundPick #PlayerNationalityPositionPrior teamPrior league
15Ryan StromeCNiagara IceDogsOHL
234Scott MayfieldDYoungstown PhantomsUSHL
250 Johan SundstromCFrolunda HCElitserien
363 Andrey PedanDGuelph StormOHL
495Robbie RussoDU.S. National Team Development ProgramUSHL
5125John PerssonLWRed Deer RebelsWHL
5127 Brenden KichtonDSpokane ChiefsWHL
7185Mitchell TheoretCNiagara IceDogsOHL

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