1990–91 New York Islanders season
The 1990–91 New York Islanders season was the 19th season for the franchise in the National Hockey League.
Offseason
Regular season
The Islanders finished the regular-season last in scoring, tied the Quebec Nordiques for fewest power-play goals scored and had the fewest power-play opportunities.Final standings
Schedule and results
Playoffs
The Islanders missed the playoffs for the first time since 1989 despite qualifying the previous year in the 1989-90 season.Player statistics
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/- = plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goalsMIN = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals-against; GAA = Goals-against average; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots against; SV = Shots saved; SV% = Save percentage;
Awards and records
Transactions
Roster
Draft picks
New York's draft picks at the 1990 NHL Entry Draft held at the BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia.Round | # | Player | Nationality | College/Junior/Club Team |
1 | 6 | Scott Scissons | Saskatoon Blades | |
2 | 27 | Chris Taylor | London Knights | |
3 | 48 | Dan Plante | Edina High School | |
4 | 69 | Jeff Nielsen | Grand Rapids High School | |
5 | 90 | Chris Marinucci | Grand Rapids High School | |
6 | 111 | Joni Lehto | Ottawa 67's | |
7 | 132 | Mike Guilbert | Governor Dummer Academy | |
8 | 153 | Sylvain Fleury | Longueuil Collège Français | |
9 | 174 | John Joyce | Avon Old Farms | |
10 | 195 | R. J. Enga | Culver Military Academy | |
11 | 216 | Martin Lacroix | St. Lawrence University | |
12 | 237 | Andrew Shier | Detroit Junior Red Wings | |
S | 10 | Brandon Reed | Lake Superior State University |