Bill Afonso

Bill is a lifelong fan of the New York Islanders. Bill holds a MBA in finance currently lives in New York City.

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Top 3 Goalies in Islanders History

September 2nd, 2019 The New York Islanders have played 46 seasons in the NHL, and in that time 51 different individuals have suited up at the goaltender position. Throughout that history, goaltending has been the linchpin of the great Islander teams. So here we go, taking a look at the great goaltenders in Islanders history. Honorable Mention To...

Predicting Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier's Next Contract

July 23rd, 2019 At this point of the summer, most teams have conducted the bulk of their offseason business. As the draft fades into the background and the majority of unrestricted free agents find homes, finalizing restricted free agent (RFA) contracts and dealing with salary arbitration represents the last piece of business before training camp opens...

Islanders' Opportunity at Belmont Park

July 17th, 2019 July 9, 2019 was a big day for the New York Islanders. The announcement that developers had come to an agreement for a new full-service LIRR train station gives a new arena at Belmont Park a feeling of inevitability. Co-owner and alternative governer of the New York Islanders, Jon Ledecky and Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman...

Islanders' Remaining Offseason Shopping List

July 10th, 2019 By any metric, the 2018-19 version of the New York Islanders was a resounding success both on and off the ice. When Lou Lamoriello was hired to be the Islanders general manager, one of most important things that he brought to the Island wasn't just his hockey acumen, it was credibility. Despite 48 wins and 103 points in 2018-19, the...