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Joseph Wakeford

Joe is a graduate of Hofstra University and die-hard Islanders fan covering the New York Islanders for The Hockey Writers. Playing hockey for many years and watching the sport all his life, Joe is devoted to the game of hockey.

What the Islanders Should Do This Off-Season (Part 2)

Joseph Wakeford | May 30, 2012

Now that we have addressed what the Islanders should do in free agency this summer, let’s take a look at some internal issues that linger within the team.  The Islanders…

What the Islanders Should Do This Off-Season (Part 1)

Joseph Wakeford | May 11, 2012

There is a big difference in what the New York Islanders “should” do this off-season and what they probably “will” do.  However, as fans on the outside looking in, we…

Islanders Season in Review

Joseph Wakeford | April 16, 2012

Each April, Islanders fans of late are stuck watching the best hockey on Earth without their beloved team being involved.  Missing the playoffs has been a reoccurring theme for the New York Islanders since…

Will John Tavares Get to 82pts?

Joseph Wakeford | March 28, 2012

With the season nearing its conclusion, most Islanders fans have already turned the page and are looking forward to next season.  That feeling is certainly a common occurence on Long…

Islanders Possible Draft Targets

Joseph Wakeford | March 15, 2012

The New York Islanders have fallen 11 points behind the Washington Capitals for the 8th and final playoff spot.  With just the 12 games remaining and sitting 14th in the…

Islanders Take Part One Of Devils Trilogy

Joseph Wakeford | March 4, 2012

Just when you think the Islanders season is over and you start eyeing potential draft picks, they go out and pick up two big wins this weekend.  As it stands…

The Battle of New York: Islanders/Rangers

Joseph Wakeford | February 24, 2012

Tonight the Islanders and Rangers will meet for the fifth time this season.  The two teams could not be any further apart in the NHL spectrum.  The Rangers are currently…

Will the New York Islanders be Buyers or Sellers?

Joseph Wakeford | February 15, 2012

With a big 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, the Islanders have found themselves just 6 points out of the 8th and final playoff spot with a game in…

Islanders Re-Sign Frans Nielsen and His Backhand

Joseph Wakeford | February 8, 2012

Yesterday it was reported that the New York Islanders had re-signed Danish center Frans Nielsen to a 4-year $11 million contract.  Nielsen, who was set to become a free agent…

The Top 10 Sweetest Flows in the NHL

Joseph Wakeford | February 2, 2012

It’s a well-known fact that having an amazing flow can take any hockey player’s game to unparalleled levels.  By flow, of course I am referring to a great head of…

Will the Islanders Make a Playoff Push?

Joseph Wakeford | January 18, 2012

  Now that we are more than half way through the season, Islanders fans are in an unusual predicament.  The Islanders are  in a 3-way tie for dead last in the…

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