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Chris Hennessy

My name is Chris Hennessy, welcome to my page! I am a recent graduate of Fordham University and WFUV where I covered the Islanders for the 2019-20 and 2021-22 seasons. The experience of being in the Coliseum and UBS ignited my love for storytelling, especially about my favorite team.

Islanders Not Being Helped by Lamoriello’s Secrecy

Chris Hennessy | August 2, 2022

As the offseason trudges on into August, the New York Islanders still have not made a move in free agency to impact their roster. The trade for Alexander Romanov at…

Islanders Should Pursue RFAs Crouse, Sandin, Zadina & Roy

Chris Hennessy | July 29, 2022

A few weeks back I penned my first THW article about who the New York Islanders should go after in restricted free agency outside of the big fish in Matthew…

Islanders Would Be a Great Landing Spot for Matthew Tkachuk

Chris Hennessy | July 20, 2022

Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames are headed for arbitration. This is the first step in him receiving a new contract for next season and with Johnny Gaudreau now on…

Islanders’ 2022 Free Agency a Bust After 2 Days

Chris Hennessy | July 16, 2022

Lou Lamoriello has now swung and missed on another perennial all-star free agent for the third time in his stint as general manager (GM) of the New York Islanders. It…

Islanders Trading for Romanov Was the Right Choice

Chris Hennessy | July 13, 2022

Lou Lamoriello and the New York Islanders forfeited their first-round selection on July 7, trading it to the Montreal Canadiens for 22-year-old defenseman Alexander Romanov. The lefty blueliner will slide…

Takeaways From Barry Trotz’s First Interviews Since Being Fired

Chris Hennessy | July 8, 2022

New York Islanders fans were left scratching their heads back in May after Barry Trotz was fired from the head coaching position after four seasons. New York went to the…

4 Islanders Draft Targets at Forward

Chris Hennessy | July 3, 2022

In all likelihood, the New York Islanders will take a defenseman with their 13th-overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft. Mike Fink has an article up on the site…

Restricted Free Agents the Islanders Should Target

Chris Hennessy | June 28, 2022

In order to acquire a restricted free agent (RFA), the formula has to be perfect. A combination of an overachieving young player, a capped-out team, and an acquiring team desperate…

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