Anatoliy Metter
In his third year with The Hockey Writers, Toli covers all things related to the New York Islanders. Focusing on the Islanders, the NHL Draft & draft-eligible prospect goalies, and hockey history, Toli can be contacted on Facebook by searching/messaging Toli Metter and on twitter by searching @ToliMetterTHW.
Author's Posts
The Best Old School NHL Jerseys Of Current Teams
February 21st, 2018 Over the last several decades, hockey teams have undergone a variety of changes. From the way that professional hockey teams are assembled nowadays to the way that those teams play on the ice, the game of hockey simply has a different look and feel to it in the modern day. While the style of play in the NHL and other professional...
Five Forgettable NHL Jerseys From The Late '90s/Early 2000's
November 20th, 2017 Over the years, NHL teams have released numerous jerseys that many hockey fans have simply fallen in love with. While hockey fans certainly have some sweaters that have a special place in their memories, there are some uniforms that fans probably wish they could somehow forget. Of course, with hockey uniforms constantly changing...
Roman Turek: Where Is He Now?
September 26th, 2017 This article was originally published in February, 2013. During his time in the NHL, Roman Turek was a man of many masks and roles, but the Czech netminder never failed to live up to the standards of a consummate professional. Whether he was playing for the Dallas Stars, St. Louis Blues, or Calgary Flames, Turek never forgot his...
The Best Old School NHL Snapbacks
November 29th, 2015 Over the last several years, snapback hats have found their way back onto the shelves of various sporting goods and hat stores. Subsequently winding up on the heads of various consumers willing to shell out anywhere from 20 to 35 dollars for the aforementioned apparel, all types of newly designed and colored snapbacks have been purchased...
Hickey Injury Forces Islanders Into Decision-Making Mode
October 27th, 2015 Ever since he was claimed off of waivers by Garth Snow during the lockout shortened '12-'13 NHL season, Thomas Hickey has been a model of consistency for the New York Islanders. Tending to his role as a bottom-pair defenseman, Hickey has been a stabilizing presence for the Isles with his positional play and spatial awareness - even if...
New York Islanders Poised To Solve Five-Year Mystery
October 17th, 2015 From complaints about the goal horn to the uneasiness of the transition to the Barclays Center, Islanders fans have had quite a lot to talk about over the last month. Attempting to carry over tradition from Nassau to Kings County (condensing of divisional banners, among other things) hasn't gone as seamlessly as some fans or...