Jonathan Amatulli
Dedicated hockey fan. MBA Sports Management Candidate at Hofstra University. Former Marketing Intern with American Flag Football League & Brooklyn/Long Island Nets.
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Islanders Lack Defensive Depth After Boychuk Loss
November 27th, 2020 After already trading away one of their key defenders this offseason, the New York Islanders have lost another regular to a career-ending injury. The team announced that veteran Johnny Boychuk's career is over following complications related to an eye injury he suffered last season. With Boychuk and Devon Toews both out of the picture,...
Islanders Should Be Thankful for These Recent Draft Picks
November 24th, 2020 Although NHL scouts work extensively year-round to find the top talent in each draft, there is no guarantee that any player will be successful. Every year, there are lottery picks that don't quite live up to the hype, as well as some late-round steals that put their team ahead of the pack. The New York Islanders have had plenty of...
Islanders' Center Depth is a Strength for 2020-21 Season
November 19th, 2020 The New York Islanders are about as complete down the middle as any team in the NHL. Center depth is extremely important in the game today, and the Islanders have a clear advantage over many teams in this regard, even if there are holes elsewhere in the lineup. Now entering the third year under Barry Trotz, the team understands the...
Holmstrom Is Islander to Watch at 2021 World Juniors
November 17th, 2020 Hockey fans are counting down the days until they can watch some of the NHL's top prospects at next month's World Junior Championships. For the New York Islanders, all eyes will be on top prospect Simon Holmstrom, who should be an impact player for Team Sweden. The team's most recent first-round pick will certainly feel the pressure to...
Islanders' 3 Best Contracts for 2021
November 9th, 2020 The most consistently successful teams in hockey find a way to get value out of all of their players. But what truly sets these teams apart from the rest is getting some of their top players on very team-friendly contracts. The New York Islanders had success last season, but if they want to be among the league's best consistently, they...
Islanders Have More to Do After Signing Pulock
November 4th, 2020 The New York Islanders re-signed one of their top remaining restricted free agents on Wednesday after defenseman Ryan Pulock agreed to a two-year deal. He will earn $5 million annually on his new deal, a raise from the $2 million per season he was making before. The two sides were set to head to an arbitration hearing on Friday after...
