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John Fiorino

John is a graduate of William Paterson University's College of Communications where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. In college, he was a member of the newspaper, The Beacon (https://wpubeacon.com/staff/?writer=John%20Fiorino) for four years and regularly wrote about the ice hockey team as well as other topics. John has been a hockey fan for his entire life closely following the New York Islanders. With The Hockey Writers, John will be writing articles about the New York Islanders.

Islanders: Revisiting the Johnny Boychuk Trade

John Fiorino | November 22, 2021

*Article was originally published in Nov. 2020 Johnny Boychuk was a consistent, strong defenseman for the New York Islanders after he joined the team on Oct. 4, 2014, via trade.…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History, NHL Trade Analysis

Beauvillier Playing a Massive Role for New York Islanders

John Fiorino | August 28, 2020

Going into the Toronto bubble for the Stanley Cup qualifiers and playoffs, there was doubt and concern surrounding the New York Islanders. Part of it was that the team was…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Second Line Must Be Ready to Play

John Fiorino | August 1, 2020

The New York Islanders are set to begin their play-in series against the Florida Panthers on Aug. 1 when the NHL returns. If the Islanders want to win this series,…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders’ Key Players for Play-In Series

John Fiorino | July 27, 2020

The New York Islanders are just a few days away from their play-in series against the Florida Panthers. This three-out-of-five series determines which of the two teams goes into the…

Categories New York Islanders

Revisiting the Thomas Vanek Trades

John Fiorino | July 1, 2020

As the years go on, we re-examine both good and bad trades. Hindsight is 20/20 and some trades turn out great and others not so much. At the beginning of…

Categories Editor's Choice, Islanders History

Islanders’ Defense Needs a Leader

John Fiorino | June 22, 2020

The New York Islanders have a date with the Florida Panthers in the play-in round of the Stanley Cup playoffs when the NHL resumes from the COVID-19 pause. While the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Given a Second Chance with New Playoff Format

John Fiorino | May 25, 2020

Prior to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the New York Islanders were slipping out of the playoffs. With the newly proposed format, they don’t have to worry about missing out and…

Categories New York Islanders

Reviewing the New York Islanders’ 2014 Draft

John Fiorino | April 16, 2020

At the conclusion of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders picked fifth overall, had another first round pick and drafted a total of seven players. On draft…

Categories Islanders History, NHL Entry Draft

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Is Coming to New York

John Fiorino | April 12, 2020

New York Islanders fans have long awaited to hear the news and the day has finally come. Ilya Sorokin is coming to New York and is expected to join the…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL News

Islanders Prospect Update: Coskey, Sorokin & More Continue Strong Seasons

John Fiorino | March 9, 2020

The 2019-20 season has been a roller coaster of emotions for the New York Islanders, and their fans. One thing that is consistent this season, though, is the play of…

Categories Islanders Prospects, New York Islanders

Islanders Are Seeing the Pulock They Drafted

John Fiorino | January 31, 2020

The New York Islanders’ defense has been one of the best in the league this season and because of it, they are third in a stacked Metropolitan Division. Since head…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders 2019 Draft Picks Impress

John Fiorino | January 17, 2020

When it comes to a draft in any sport, the quality of the picks is much more important than the quantity of the picks. The New York Islanders’ five picks…

Categories Islanders Prospects
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