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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.

A Look Back at the New York Islanders’ 2008 Draft

James Nichols | May 28, 2021

The 2008 NHL Draft was one of the longer drafts for the New York Islanders in the seven-round draft era. In fact, 2008 was the last time that the team…

Categories Islanders History

Islanders’ Second Line Driving Offense in Playoffs, Again

James Nichols | May 27, 2021

The New York Islanders defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 last night to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and will face the Boston Bruins. The back-and-forth…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Defense Shutting Down Sidney Crosby

James Nichols | May 25, 2021

The New York Islanders took a 3-2 series lead on Monday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins thanks to a stellar 48-save performance by rookie goaltender Ilya Sorokin. The Isles didn’t…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Head Home After Splitting First Two Games in Pittsburgh

James Nichols | May 19, 2021

The New York Islanders headed to Pittsburgh for the first two games of their first-round matchup and are now headed home to the Nassau Coliseum, having taken a game on…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ 3rd Line Their Playoffs X-Factor

James Nichols | May 12, 2021

For the longest time, the New York Islanders third line had acted as a revolving door of forwards that never quite stuck. However, since the acquisition of J.G. Pageau at…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

Islanders’ Anthony Beauvillier Heating Up at the Right Time

James Nichols | May 5, 2021

The good news is that the New York Islanders have punched their ticket to the playoffs. The bad news is, they’re on a two-game skid to the league’s worst Buffalo…

Categories Advanced Stats, New York Islanders

Islanders are All-In with Acquisition of Palmieri and Zajac

James Nichols | April 8, 2021

The New York Islanders acquired Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac last night from the New Jersey Devils for a 2021 first-round pick, a conditional 2022 fourth-round pick, AJ Greer, and…

Categories Islanders Transactions

Islanders Lose Anders Lee Indefinitely. What Now?

James Nichols | March 12, 2021

The New York Islanders announced on Friday morning that their captain, Anders Lee, will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The Islanders captain took an ugly spill after getting…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Scoring Depth Leading to Success

James Nichols | March 9, 2021

After a 5-0-0 week against the Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres thrice, the New York Islanders sit atop the MassMutual East Division. After an impressive February where…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Rookies Making a Real Impact This Season

James Nichols | March 1, 2021

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…

Categories New York Islanders

Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009

James Nichols | February 24, 2021

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…

Categories Islanders History, NHL Entry Draft

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

James Nichols | February 24, 2021

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…

Categories New York Islanders
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