Jon Zella
Jon Zella is a 28 year old Long Island native currently living in Syracuse, NY. He works for a museum as a Development Director and enjoys motorcycles, beer, coffee, and his dog Olive.
Author's Posts
A Year With Lou: Islanders GM Has Made Major Changes in a Short Time
May 25th, 2019 A little over a year ago, Lou Lamoriello became the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of the New York Islanders. Fans immediately jumped for joy as hope for a brighter future set in. Less than a month later, Lamoriello hired Barry Trotz, who was fresh off of a Stanley Cup win with the Washington Capitals. Islanders...
Taking Stock of the Islanders' Roster
May 17th, 2019 Heading into the 2018-19 season, everyone was sure the New York Islanders would be in the Eastern Conference basement at season's end. After the departure of John Tavares and questionable offseason acquisitions, no one - including myself - believed incoming general manager Lou Lamoriello and head coach Barry Trotz could take the...
The Islanders' Potential Second Round Matchup
April 21st, 2019 As the New York Islanders wait for the result of the series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes, the Islanders are paying close attention to both teams as a potential second round matchup. Washington Capitals Islanders' head coach Barry Trotz won the Stanley Cup with the Capitals last season, creating a great...
Islanders' Storylines Heading Into the Second Round
April 20th, 2019 As the Islanders wait for their second round opponent, either the Washington Capitals or Carolina Hurricanes, there's still plenty of news and storylines to follow surrounding the team. Boychuk out 3 to 4 Weeks While Cal Clutterbuck, Jordan Eberle, and Scott Mayfield appear to be getting healthy and will be ready for the second...
Islanders Aren't Looking Beyond Game 4
April 16th, 2019 Early in the season, it took some time for the New York Islanders to buy into coach Barry Trotz's systems and for the team to find its groove. But what's come out on the other side is a disciplined team on the cusp of something only one other Islanders squad has done in the last quarter century - win a playoff series. What they've...
Islanders Look to Build on Successes in Game Two
April 12th, 2019 New York Islanders fans will turn on tonight's game with a little more confidence after a poised victory in Game 1 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's nothing to hang their hat on, as there's plenty of work left to be done, but it makes that hill look a bit smaller. The team had their ups and downs and hope to dial in their play and...
