Matt Rothman
Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor degree in journalism. Originally from Long Island, he moved to Parkland shortly after high school. Matt worked as the assistant sports editor for his school paper, eaglenews.com in college becoming just one of nine students in his graduation class to serve over 1,000 community service hours. His goal is to travel to every Major League Baseball stadium, and has been to multiple US Open finals.
Author's Posts
Islanders Dominant in Back-to-Back Games
March 22nd, 2020 It may be something most teams despise, but back-to-backs have treated the New York Islanders well over the past year and a half. They have been remarkable in the second game under head coach Barry Trotz and are 30-8-2 when they have games on consecutive nights. Even more impressive, they are 17-2-1 in the second...
Islanders' Veteran Forwards Struggling to Produce
March 9th, 2020 It is starting to become desperate times out on Long Island as the New York Islanders' losing streak has reached six games. They are coming off a very disappointing loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, where they fell in overtime on a controversial goal. They are barely holding onto their playoff spot as the New York Rangers remain right on...
Islanders Returning Home to Coliseum for 2020-21
March 1st, 2020 The New York Islanders returning home to the Nassau Coliseum for all their games during the 2020-21 season is some of the best news Islanders fans have heard in quite some time. With the new arena in Belmont being built and the renovation of the Coliseum during the past few years, the Islanders moved their home games to...
Ho-Sang's Career Takes Unexpected Turn
February 29th, 2020 Josh Ho-Sang may end up being a very talented NHL player, but it seems like his time with the New York Islanders is coming to end after he was reassigned to the San Antonio Rampage of the AHL. His time with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers was anything but smooth, though this could be the best thing to happen to him. While he still remains...
Islanders' Play on the Road Becoming Huge Concern
February 28th, 2020 The New York Islanders are an excellent team but are playing abysmal hockey of late on the road. They are coming off a 3-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues in overtime, where they managed a combined five shots on goal in the final 45:25 of the game. The losing streak away from home is five as they lost all four games on their previous road...
NHL Needs to Review Questionable Hits and Calls in Real-Time
February 27th, 2020 Whether the hit by New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba on New York Islanders' Michael Dal Colle was legal, the NHL policy, or lack thereof, on illegal hits should be reviewed during the offseason. In what was a thrilling game between two cross-town rivals on Tuesday, a questionable hit became the storyline of the night. Questionable...
