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James Nichols

James is a THW New York Islanders writer and podcast host of Nassaumen Hockey Podcast. A trusted source for Islanders content for many years at THW, James is passionate about keeping Islander fans up to date on the latest in Islanders news. Other content contributions also include his Co-Editor-in-Chief status for NYIslesBlog.com. For interview requests or to provide content info, follow James on Twitter.

Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame

James Nichols | August 28, 2022

The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020 remains the most recent class due to COVID-19 and all were worthy of entry. It’s called the Hall of Fame, not the…

Ranking the Islanders Jerseys

James Nichols | August 9, 2022

*This article was originally published in August 2021 For the most part, when you think of the New York Islanders sweaters, you really only think of the blue home and…

A Brief History of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum

James Nichols | June 9, 2022

The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, which is now branded as NYCB Live Arena, is a multipurpose indoor arena, that is better known as the home of the New York Islanders,…

4 Islanders Prospects Who Could Debut in 2021-22

James Nichols | September 8, 2021

Other Islanders Season Preview Articles: Forward Line Projections 5 Most Impactful Players for 2021-22 In the eyes of many, the New York Islanders prospect pool doesn’t project to be anything special. Corey…

Islanders’ 2021-22 Season Preview: Forward Line Projections

James Nichols | September 7, 2021

Other Islanders Season Preview Articles: 5 Most Impactful Players for 2021-22 Prospects Who Could Debut Did you blink? Because if you did, it’s already that time of year again. September…

Islanders’ Parise Has Opportunity for Success in Reduced Roster Role

James Nichols | September 3, 2021

The New York Islanders had the chance to draft Zach Parise back in the 2003 Draft at 15th overall. Instead, the organization drafted Robert Nilsson. Two picks later, then-New Jersey…

Islanders Burning Questions: Is Pelech or Pulock the No. 1 Defenseman?

James Nichols | August 24, 2021

The New York Islanders are coming off another deep playoff run after a successful 2020-21 season. Despite coming up just short of the Stanley Cup Final, many players contributed to…

Islanders’ Wahlstrom Deserves Top-6 Minutes

James Nichols | August 18, 2021

The silent summer of Lou Lamoriello continues, and we still don’t have clarity as to who some of the returnees or new additions to the New York Islanders might be,…

Islanders News & Rumors: Lamoriello Secrets, Free-Agent Signings & More

James Nichols | August 4, 2021

The summer of Lou Lamoriello rolls on, as the New York Islanders general manager’s (GM) reign of silence has everyone wondering just what he’s up to, just the way he…

Meet the Islanders’ 2021 Draft Class

James Nichols | July 25, 2021

The New York Islanders are in the midst of a busy summer, one that has already seen some key names such as Nick Leddy and Jordan Eberle on the move.…

Islanders Have Options After Losing Eberle to the Kraken

James Nichols | July 22, 2021

It was a busy Wednesday that ended with the New York Islanders losing Jordan Eberle in the expansion draft to the Seattle Kraken. Despite the live results on the ESPN…

Islanders Make Surprise Selections on Expansion Draft Protection List

James Nichols | July 18, 2021

The New York Islanders revealed their protection list for the NHL Expansion Draft Sunday morning, and there were a few surprises. The Islanders protected forwards Anders Lee, Brock Nelson, J-G…

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