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John Cavanagh

John Cavanagh is a Journalism major in his third year at St. John's University in Queens. He's an aspiring sports journalist, and writes for his school paper called "The Torch". He also covers the New York Rangers for Blue Line Station, and now the New York Islanders for The Hockey Writers.

Isles Biggest Problem: Shots, Shots and More Shots

John Cavanagh | February 5, 2018

With fewer than 30 games remaining, the New York Islanders are tied with the Philadelphia Flyers for the second wild-card spot. Both teams have 57 points, but the Flyers have…

Categories New York Islanders

Someone’s to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid

John Cavanagh | January 8, 2018

When Doug Weight was promoted to head coach in the offseason, the hope was the New York Islanders could pick up right where they left off. Weight took over for…

Categories Islanders Management, New York Islanders

Analyzing the Islanders’ Playoff Chances

John Cavanagh | December 11, 2017

After 29 games, the New York Islanders stand at 16-10-3, which is good enough for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. However, there is no room to rest. While the…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders

Which Islanders Goalie Can Be Trusted?

John Cavanagh | November 6, 2017

Through 13 games, the New York Islanders are 7-5-1, coming off a brutal loss in the last few minutes to the Washington Capitals. That 4-3 loss was highlighted by the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Islanders Goaltending, New York Islanders

Will Pulock Get a Shot with the Islanders?

John Cavanagh | October 20, 2017

Defenseman Ryan Pulock was drafted 15th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and has been in the Islanders’ system for a few years now. He…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

Anthony Beauvillier’s Time to Shine

John Cavanagh | October 13, 2017

Anthony Beauvillier was drafted by the New York Islanders with the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Just two years later, Beauvillier is already in his second year…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

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