Skip to content
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • Olympics
    • Men’s Hockey Tournament
    • Women’s Hockey Tournament
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • World Juniors
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Season Previews
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube
The Hockey Writers
  • Teams
    • Atlantic Division
      • Boston Bruins
      • Buffalo Sabres
      • Detroit Red Wings
      • Florida Panthers
      • Montreal Canadiens
      • Ottawa Senators
      • Tampa Bay Lightning
      • Toronto Maple Leafs
    • Metro Division
      • Carolina Hurricanes
      • Columbus Blue Jackets
      • New Jersey Devils
      • New York Islanders
      • New York Rangers
      • Philadelphia Flyers
      • Pittsburgh Penguins
      • Washington Capitals
    • Central Division
      • Chicago Blackhawks
      • Colorado Avalanche
      • Dallas Stars
      • Minnesota Wild
      • Nashville Predators
      • St. Louis Blues
      • Utah Mammoth
      • Winnipeg Jets
    • Pacific Division
      • Anaheim Ducks
      • Calgary Flames
      • Edmonton Oilers
      • Los Angeles Kings
      • San Jose Sharks
      • Seattle Kraken
      • Vancouver Canucks
      • Vegas Golden Knights
  • Headlines
  • NHL News
  • Olympics
    • Men’s Hockey Tournament
    • Women’s Hockey Tournament
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL Rumors
  • Substack
  • Archives
  • More…
    • World Juniors
    • 2025 NHL Draft
    • Trade Deadline
    • HockeyPedia
    • NHL Prospects
    • PWHL
    • NHL Entry Draft
    • NHL Salary Cap Information
    • Milestone Tracker
    • Merch Shop
    • CHL
      • OHL
      • QMJHL
      • WHL
    • Columns
    • Podcasts
    • Women’s Hockey
    • Other Leagues
    • Books
    • NHL History
    • Season Previews
    • Write for us
    • THW on YouTube

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 Need to Steer Clear of More Parise Trade Talk

James Nichols | September 30, 2020

At the 2020 NHL Trade Deadline, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello, was trying to strike a deal with the Minnesota Wild for forward Zach Parise. However, the clock…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Offseason Trade Targets

James Nichols | September 24, 2020

Now that the dust has settled on a great 2020 Stanley Cup Playoff run by the New York Islanders, it’s time to look at will get them to the Final…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Return to Form Fails to Bring Game 2 Win

James Nichols | September 10, 2020

The Game 2 performance by the New York Islanders on Wednesday was much more familiar than the sloppy, tired Game 1 effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.…

Categories New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

Islanders’ Contributions Coming From Entire Lineup

James Nichols | August 25, 2020

Since the NHL Trade Deadline, which seems like it was nearly a lifetime ago, there has been a long-standing narrative about the New York Islanders’ depth. Well, in Game 1…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Power Play Hindering Playoff Dominance

James Nichols | August 20, 2020

The New York Islanders fell to the Washington Capitals in Game 4 Tuesday night, failing to convert a series sweep. There were a number of reasons the Islanders lost, but…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Outwork the Capitals to Take a 2-0 Series Lead

James Nichols | August 15, 2020

The New York Islanders topped the Washington Capitals 5-2 Friday night, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. Despite a slow start, and Alex Ovechkin putting the Capitals…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ “Killer B’s” Break Out in the 2020 NHL Playoffs

James Nichols | August 10, 2020

The New York Islanders topped the Florida Panthers in their NHL Qualifying Round series, 3-1, and in convincing fashion. They had a rare offensive surge, scoring 13 goals in the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Third Line Gets Consistency & More With Pageau

James Nichols | July 26, 2020

The New York Islanders’ third line has been a black hole, a revolving door, a who’s who of skaters since the beginning of the 2018-19 season. In the summer of…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Sign and Extend KHL Star Ilya Sorokin

James Nichols | July 14, 2020

It’s finally happened. The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, entry-level contract and a one-year contract extension with goaltender Ilya Sorokin. After selecting him in the…

Categories Islanders Transactions, NHL News, Trades Contracts and Transactions

Lafrenière Would Solve a Few of the Islanders’ Problems

James Nichols | June 30, 2020

First, let’s address what some might be thinking; No, the New York Islanders should not tank at a chance for the first-overall pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. Their…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL Entry Draft

Some Islanders Return to the Ice during NHL’s Phase 2

James Nichols | June 9, 2020

The NHL has moved into Phase 2 of their Return to Play Plan, and with it, a few New York Islanders players hit the ice on Monday morning at Northwell…

Categories New York Islanders

The Pride of the Islanders Fan Base

James Nichols | June 2, 2020

There’s no question about it, Long Islanders love their team. The New York Islanders have been the pride of Long Island since their inaugural season in 1972. Despite having some…

Categories New York Islanders
Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 … Page5 Page6 Page7 Next →

Editor’s Choices

Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Woll, Nylander, Babcock & Berube’s Job

NHL Rumours: Thomas to Mammoth, Henrique Staying & Kings Forward Hunting

Oilers’ Chances of Winning the Cup Being Held Back by Nurse & His Contract

Latest from THW

Depth Scoring Comes Through in Blackhawks’ 4-0 Shutout Over the Mammoth

Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline, Kulak, Dominance and More

Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Streaks Continue, Gostisbehere Milestone, Road Trip and More

Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Werenski’s Run, Greaves’ Rise, Fantilli’s Surge and More

Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Rumours, Giroux, Zub, Zetterlund and More

Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline, van Riemsdyk, Hutson and More

Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Laine, Xhekaj, Hutson, Caufield and More

Latest Rankings & Lists

2026 NHL Draft: Orth’s Top 32 February Rankings

The NHL’s Top 100 Prospects – Midseason Update

The NHL’s Best Farm Systems Ranked – 2025-26 Midseason Update

Search THW

Links

  • Write for THW
  • Masthead
  • Editorial Standards
  • Substack Newsletters
  • RSS Feeds
  • Privacy Statement
  • Comment Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Writers’ Login

About THW…

Founded in 2009, and 100% Canadian-owned, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Updated hourly, with analysis, commentary and features from hundreds writers worldwide, our articles are read millions of times every month.

Popular Posts

Salary Cap Information
Hockey 101
The Ultimate Hockey Dictionary
NHL Team Origins
Teams That Never Won the Stanley Cup
The Original 6
Jerseys from Defunct NHL Clubs
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
Our Wayne Gretzky Quiz
© 2026 The Hockey Writers
  • Home
  • NHL Teams
  • THW Headlines
  • Olympics Coverage
  • THW on YouTube
  • NHL News
  • Latest NHL Rumors
  • THW Substack
  • THW Archives
  • 2025 NHL Entry Draft
  • NHL Prospects
  • Trade Deadline
  • HockeyPedia
  • PWHL
  • Milestone Tracker
  • Team Salary Cap Info
  • Write for THW
  • NHL Entry Draft
  • THW on YouTube
  • THW Bluesky
  • THW Twitter
  • THW Facebook
  • THW Mastodon

Recent Posts

  • Depth Scoring Comes Through in Blackhawks’ 4-0 Shutout Over the Mammoth
  • Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Deadline, Kulak, Dominance and More
  • Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Streaks Continue, Gostisbehere Milestone, Road Trip and More
  • Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Werenski’s Run, Greaves’ Rise, Fantilli’s Surge and More
  • Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Trade Rumours, Giroux, Zub, Zetterlund and More