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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.

The Best Old School NHL Jerseys Of Current Teams

Anatoliy Metter | February 21, 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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Five Forgettable NHL Jerseys From The Late ’90s/Early 2000’s

Anatoliy Metter | November 20, 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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

The Best Old School NHL Snapbacks

Anatoliy Metter | November 29, 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…

Categories Top 10 Lists

Hickey Injury Forces Islanders Into Decision-Making Mode

Anatoliy Metter | October 27, 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…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders Poised To Solve Five-Year Mystery

Anatoliy Metter | October 17, 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.…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders, Trending

Matej Tomek – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Anatoliy Metter | June 2, 2015

Matej Tomek THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 05/24/1997 Place of birth: Bratislava, Slovakia Ht: 6’2.5″     Wt: 180 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goaltender NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @MatejTomek42 THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not ranked…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Daniel Vladar – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Anatoliy Metter | May 27, 2015

Daniel Vladar THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 08/20/1997 Place of birth: Praha, Czech Republic Ht: 6’5.25″     Wt: 185 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goaltender NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @DanVladar THW The Next Ones Rankings (February):…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Mackenzie Blackwood – The Next Ones: NHL 2015 Draft Prospect Profile

Anatoliy Metter | May 26, 2015

Mackenzie Blackwood THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 12/9/1996 Place of birth: Thunder Bay, Ontario Ht: 6’4″     Wt: 215 lbs Catches: Left Position: Goaltender NHL Draft Eligibility: 2015 Twitter: @MacBlackwood1 THW The Next Ones Rankings (February): not…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

NAHL Becoming Staple Of Goalie Development

Anatoliy Metter | March 31, 2015

Over the last few years, the North American Hockey League (NAHL) has built up a reputation of being one of the best junior hockey leagues in America. Rivaling the likes…

Categories NHL Prospects

Fantasy Hockey: Streaking Playoff Pick-ups Under 30% Owned

Anatoliy Metter | March 27, 2015

With the fantasy hockey season nearing an end, fantasy managers that are still in their league’s playoff bracket are undoubtedly making any changes that could improve their chances of winning…

Categories Fantasy

New York Islanders Still Face Must-Win Games

Anatoliy Metter | March 13, 2015

With only 13 regular season games left on the NHL schedule, hockey fans are either pondering about who their team could be facing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, how their…

Categories New York Islanders

Nassau Coliseum Honored With New Jersey Design

Anatoliy Metter | March 7, 2015

Over the last four-plus decades, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum has been the home of the New York Islanders. Dubbed “Fort Neverlose” because of the Islanders’ dominance in the Stanley…

Categories New York Islanders
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