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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 Deal With Barzal a Positive for Both Sides

James Nichols | January 9, 2021

The New York Islanders and star center Mat Barzal have agreed to terms on a three-year, $21 million contract, with an average annual value of $7 million. The Structure Barzal’s…

Categories Islanders Transactions

3 Takeaways From Islanders First Day of Training Camp

James Nichols | January 5, 2021

Head coach Barry Trotz and Co. opened up training camp on Monday morning with two groups of skaters taking the ice. Of those skaters, we all know New York Islanders’…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy-Winning Duos

James Nichols | December 23, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Stanley Cups

James Nichols | December 21, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Revisiting the 2010-11 Goalie Carousel

James Nichols | December 19, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History, NHL Goaltending

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Hall of Famers

James Nichols | December 17, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 10 Ilya Sorokin Accolades

James Nichols | December 15, 2020

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Player Profiles

Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2020-21 Santa Wish List

James Nichols | December 13, 2020

The “12 Days of Christmas” is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Can’t Afford Max Pacioretty

James Nichols | December 10, 2020

As the NHL and the NHLPA make progress towards a projected January 13th, 2021 start date, organizations will begin to look over their rosters to see if they need to…

Categories New York Islanders

Projecting the Islanders Opening Night Roster

James Nichols | November 1, 2020

The New York Islanders still have yet to sign restricted free agents Mat Barzal and Ryan Pulock. However, general manager Lou Lamoriello has made it clear that he is not…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

Islanders & Duclair Are the Right Fit

James Nichols | October 22, 2020

It’s an unusual fall offseason, and New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is trying to keep the core of his team together, for the most part anyway. He has…

Categories Free Agents, New York Islanders

Meet the Islanders Drafted on Day 2 of the 2020 NHL Draft

James Nichols | October 8, 2020

The New York Islanders traded their first and second-round pick of the 2020 NHL Draft (and a conditional 2021 third-round pick) to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward J.G.…

Categories Islanders Prospects, NHL Entry Draft
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