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.
Author's Posts
What the Islanders Should Do This Off-Season (Part 1)
May 11th, 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 can only hope for the best. With several veterans coming off the books this summer, the Islanders front office will be looking to fill some holes on the roster. ...
Islanders Season in Review
April 16th, 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 the mid 90's. Watching this year's tournament with intense matchups like Flyers-Penguins, Blues-Sharks, and...
Will John Tavares Get to 82pts?
March 28th, 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 Island. However, there is one thing that keeps drawing me to the television for these last few games, besides just loving the sport of hockey. And...Islanders Possible Draft Targets
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 Conference, it looks like Islanders fans can start turning their focus to the offseason once again. As it stands, the Islanders would be in position for the 4th...
Islanders Take Part One Of Devils Trilogy
March 4th, 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 today, the Islanders are just 5 points out of the 8th playoff spot that nobody seems to really want. Today's victory was the beginning of an unusual stretch for the...
The Battle of New York: Islanders/Rangers
February 24th, 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 the top team in the Eastern Conference with 81 points and seem to be rolling along to claim the #1 seed for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Islanders are tied for 13th...
