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.
Author's Posts
Someone's to Blame for Islanders Recent Skid
January 8th, 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 former head coach Jack Capuano about halfway through last season, and guided the Islanders to a 24-12-4 record. After a strong finish, Weight was rewarded with an...
Analyzing the Islanders' Playoff Chances
December 11th, 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 Islanders hold the first wild-card spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Rangers are right behind them. Coming into the season, not many people would have those...
Which Islanders Goalie Can Be Trusted?
November 6th, 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 poor play of goaltender Jaroslav Halak, who made only 15 saves on 19 shots in a game the Islanders dominated. It was the third game in a row that Halak started, but after...
Will Pulock Get a Shot with the Islanders?
October 20th, 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 should be close to becoming an NHL regular however, he's failed to stick with the big club and has played just 16 games in his short NHL career. At the start of the...
