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James NicholsJames Nichols

James is a hockey player turned journalist, covering the New York Islanders. James has covered the Islanders since 2015 with sites such as Islanders Insight and NYIslesBlog.

Islanders’ Rookies Making a Real Impact This Season

March 1, 2021 by James Nichols
Noah Dobson New York Islanders

The New York Islanders are in the midst of a 6-2-2 stretch over their last 10 games played and currently sit in third place in the MassMutual East Division, just …

Read moreIslanders’ Rookies Making a Real Impact This Season

Categories New York Islanders Tags Ilya Sorokin, Noah Dobson, Oliver Wahlstrom

Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009

February 24, 2021 by James Nichols
John Tavares Islanders

The New York Islanders finished the 2008-09 season with the league’s worst record. The prize for their futility, selecting first overall in the 2009 NHL Draft. There were a few …

Read moreRevisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009

Categories Archives, Islanders History, NHL Entry Draft Tags 2009 NHL Draft, Anders Lee, Casey Cizikas, John Tavares

Islanders’ J.G. Pageau Acquisition: 1 Year Later

February 24, 2021 by James Nichols
Jean-Gabriel Pageau New York Islanders

One year ago today, the New York Islanders acquired J.G. Pageau from the Ottawa Senators for a conditional first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, a second-round pick in the …

Read moreIslanders’ J.G. Pageau Acquisition: 1 Year Later

Categories New York Islanders Tags Jean-Gabriel Pageau

Islanders’ Sorokin Earns Shutout in First NHL Win

February 17, 2021 by James Nichols
Ilya Sorokin New York Islanders

New York Islanders rookie goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, secured his first NHL win against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in impressive fashion, extending the Isles’ point streak to eight games. …

Read moreIslanders’ Sorokin Earns Shutout in First NHL Win

Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Ilya Sorokin

Islanders’ 7-Game Point Streak a Result of Special Teams & Secondary Scoring

February 16, 2021 by James Nichols
Casey Cizikas New York Islanders

The New York Islanders are in the midst of a seven-game point streak dating back to January 30th. After what was a subpar start to their season, Barry Trotz and …

Read moreIslanders’ 7-Game Point Streak a Result of Special Teams & Secondary Scoring

Categories New York Islanders Tags Anthony Beauvillier, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jordan Eberle, Mathew Barzal

Islanders Have Options When Beauvillier Returns From IR

February 12, 2021February 12, 2021 by James Nichols
Anthony Beauvillier New York Islanders

Head coach, Barry Trotz, stated that he feels like he’s close to finding his line combinations. With Anthony Beauvillier on track to return from injured reserve any moment now, it’s …

Read moreIslanders Have Options When Beauvillier Returns From IR

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions Tags Anthony Beauvillier

Islanders Need to Solve Rangers’ Alexandar Georgiev

February 8, 2021 by James Nichols
Alexander Georgiev New York Rangers

Alexandar Georgiev is off to a slow start with the New York Rangers in the 2020-21 season. However, when it comes to playing the New York Islanders, he’s seen plenty …

Read moreIslanders Need to Solve Rangers’ Alexandar Georgiev

Categories New York Islanders Tags Alexandar Georgiev

Islanders Robin Salo Emerging as Top Prospect

February 3, 2021 by James Nichols
Robin Salo

New York Islanders’ prospect Robin Salo has certainly turned some heads with his play in the 2020-21 SHL season. The Islanders drafted Salo in the second round, 46th overall, of …

Read moreIslanders Robin Salo Emerging as Top Prospect

Categories Islanders Prospects Tags Robin Salo

Islanders Season Ticket Sales at UBS Arena Exceeding Expectations

January 28, 2021January 27, 2021 by James Nichols
UBS Arena, New York Islanders

There may not be fans in the stands for the 2020-21 NHL season, but that has not stopped fans of the New York Islanders from claiming their seat at the …

Read moreIslanders Season Ticket Sales at UBS Arena Exceeding Expectations

Categories New York Islanders, Top Stories Tags UBS Arena

Islanders Offense Needs a Shake-Up After Struggles

January 27, 2021 by James Nichols
New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz

New York Islanders head coach Barry Trotz was not pleased with his team after they gave up a late third-period goal on Tuesday night against his former team, the Washington …

Read moreIslanders Offense Needs a Shake-Up After Struggles

Categories New York Islanders Tags Barry Trotz, Kieffer Bellows, Leo Komarov, Oliver Wahlstrom

Islanders Top Devils as Mat Barzal Continues to Grow

January 22, 2021 by James Nichols
Mathew Barzal New York Islanders

The New York Islanders had their way with the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night in a 4-1 victory. They are now 3-1-0 through four games. Head coach Barry Trotz …

Read moreIslanders Top Devils as Mat Barzal Continues to Grow

Categories New York Islanders Tags Mathew Barzal, Semyon Varlamov

Islanders Host Special Drive-Through Merchandise Giveaway at UBS Arena

January 17, 2021 by James Nichols
New York Islanders mascot Sparky

The New York Islanders hosted a special drive-through event for their fans on Saturday afternoon at their future home at UBS Arena. In celebration of the Islanders’ first home game …

Read moreIslanders Host Special Drive-Through Merchandise Giveaway at UBS Arena

Categories New York Islanders Tags UBS Arena
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