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Josh Colfin

Josh recently joined The Hockey Writers as a contributing writer for the New York Islanders. Hailing from Long Island, Josh has written previously for CBS New York/WFAN.

Derick Brassard Settles Into A Top-6 Role With the Rangers

Josh Colfin | November 15, 2014

Coming into the current season, it had yet to be seen whether Derick Brassard would live up to his potential as a former first round draft pick and finally seize…

J.T. Miller and His Future With the Rangers

Josh Colfin | October 30, 2014

With all the open spots left by the offseason departures of Brad Richards, Benoit Pouliot, and Brian Boyle, all eyes focused on J.T. Miller to see if he could finally…

Newcomers Look To Make An Impact For the Rangers

Josh Colfin | October 14, 2014

With three games in four nights, the New York Rangers 2014-15 season is officially underway. After a season opening win at St. Louis against the powerful Blues, the Rangers have…

The Case for Anders Lee

Josh Colfin | September 22, 2014

After a disappointing end to last year, the New York Islanders had one of the more productive off-seasons in the team’s recent history. While they were unable pick up a top-4 defensemen…

Breaking Down the Blue Line: A Look at the Islanders Defense

Josh Colfin | August 6, 2014

Going into the 2014-15 NHL season, the New York Islanders seem to be a team on the rise. With a deep prospect system in place and recent additions to the…

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