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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 Have Options With Very Late First Draft Pick

James Nichols | May 14, 2020

The New York Islanders traded away their first (with conditions) and second-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in the upcoming 2020 NHL Draft, which saw J.G. Pageau go the other…

Categories New York Islanders, NHL Entry Draft

Rick DiPietro: Life After Hockey

James Nichols | May 1, 2020

The year is 2000 and the New York Islanders have the first-overall selection in the NHL Entry Draft. Rick DiPietro, out of Boston University, is selected first overall and becomes…

Categories Islanders History

Islanders Will Benefit From Paused NHL Season

James Nichols | March 15, 2020

With the outbreak of the Coronavirus, professional sports all over the wodl are canceling the remainder of their seasons, or postponing them to later dates. The NHL announced on Thursday…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Remaining Schedule an Uphill Battle

James Nichols | March 8, 2020

Let’s face it. Since the New York Islanders’ 15-0-1 streak through mid-November, the team has been sub-par at best, and that’s being generous. With 15 games remaining on the schedule,…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Center Depth Has Been Their Achilles Heel

James Nichols | February 27, 2020

The New York Islanders have been an inconsistent hockey club since their 15-0-1 stretch to start the season. The lackluster play of the club is a direct result of the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Going All-In With Pageau Trade

James Nichols | February 24, 2020

New York Islanders fans will not be hearing the words “we stood pat” after this trade deadline. General manager Lou Lamoriello agreed to send their 2020 first-round pick, 2020 second-round…

Categories Islanders Transactions, Trade Deadline

Islanders Have Long Struggled With Prospect Development

James Nichols | February 21, 2020

The New York Islanders have plenty of handpicked talent through the NHL draft in their line-up today. Mathew Barzal, Brock Nelson, Ryan Pulock are a few stand-out names that have…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Scoring Woes Hits 3 Games

James Nichols | February 18, 2020

In Andy Greene’s debut with the New York Islanders, it was evident that the defensive structure head coach Barry Trotz implemented was back on track. And while it’s great that…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Still Have Value in Ho-Sang

James Nichols | February 18, 2020

The saga between the New York Islanders and Josh Ho-Sang continued this season, but things have been quiet as of late. After not making the team out of camp, he…

Categories Islanders Prospects

Islanders Defense Boosted With Greene Trade

James Nichols | February 17, 2020

It’s finally happened. After 634 days, New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello has made his second trade in his tenure as the Isles GM. Lamoriello and the Islanders acquired…

Categories Islanders Transactions
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