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
New York Islanders' Goals for 2020
January 5th, 2020 The New York Islanders had a great end to the decade and an impressive 2019 calendar year under head coach Barry Trotz and general manager Lou Lamoriello. In 2019, the Islanders went 52-24-6, tying a franchise record set in 1978 and matched in 1982, putting them in some good company in the standings. For perspective, the St. Louis Blues...
5 Forgotten New York Islanders
December 28th, 2019 From the great Mike Bossy to the electric Ziggy Palffy, there are a lot of well-known players who have laced up the skates for the New York Islanders since their inception in 1972. Many of those players spent a number of seasons on Long Island, solidifying their names in fans' memories. But if you dig deep into Islanders' rosters,...
The Islanders Should Not Trade for Taylor Hall
December 11th, 2019 The New York Islanders' topic de jour is that they need scoring help, which is true and not much of a surprise to anyone who has followed the team over the last 20 years. They've been searching for a top winger for years, only to leave John Tavares on an island where he made top wingers out of Matt Moulson, Kyle Okposo, and Brad Boyes....
Islanders Need Consistent Third-Line Center
December 9th, 2019 The New York Islanders' forward group, specifically the middle-six, has been in flux for a lot of this season. Injuries early on made head coach Barry Trotz and general manager Lou Lamoriello earn their keep, and they did so with a lot of success. Call-ups from the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers did a lot more than...
New York Islanders' All-Time Starting Lineup
December 1st, 2019 The New York Islanders have been blessed with a lot of elite talent since their inception in 1972. Some of those players even made it to the Hall of Fame, though they consist of players from the dynasty-era in the early 1980s. Recent articles about all-time rosters got me thinking about the Islanders, but I decided to narrow it down to...
What Should the Islanders Be Thankful For?
November 27th, 2019 Even though the New York Islanders have only played 22 games, there's a lot to be thankful for. Their recent 17-game point streak showed the rest of the league that they have truly arrived, the goaltending and team defense continue to be the backbone of their success, and Mathew Barzal has taken his game to another level. But there are...
