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' Mid-Season Report Card
January 7th, 2020 After one of the best starts in franchise history with a 10-game winning streak and 17-game point streak, the New York Islanders have come back to life and are tied for second place in their division at the halfway point of the season. They have 55 points, which sets them up for 110 if they continue on pace, but they will need to play...
Islanders Need to Call Up Bellows
January 6th, 2020 The New York Islanders were the story of the NHL season throughout October and November. Even with all the injuries they've had, New York just kept on winning with all their replacements from the American Hockey League. As the Islanders enter the New Year, they are in need of scoring help. While it is tough to make a trade at this time...
Pelech Injury Opens Islanders Roster for Dobson and Aho
January 5th, 2020 Adam Pelech has been one of the most impressive New York Islanders all season. He has established himself as a shutdown defender with Ryan Pulock before suffering an Achilles tendon injury in pregame warmups off the ice. He is expected to have surgery and miss four months. "Obviously you're not going to replace Adam, who does a lot...
Islanders' Barzal Selected to All-Star Game; Nelson Up for Fan Vote
January 3rd, 2020 For the second straight season, Mat Barzal was selected to the All-Star Game following his tremendous first half this year. He was the lone New York Islander to be selected and will be playing for the Metropolitan Division. Brock Nelson will have the opportunity to be voted in by the fans for the final spot. "It's a nice feat during...
Islanders' Lamoriello Has Work to Do
December 30th, 2019 New York Islanders fans can tell you all about bad general managing. In the last two decades, the Islanders had both Mike Milbury and Garth Snow in charge. Fortunately for New York, they were able to take advantage of being so far under the salary cap - they were forced to acquire players from teams above the cap. Nick Leddy and Johnny...
Islanders Prospect Update: Wilde, Holmstrom & More
December 26th, 2019 After picking John Tavares in the first round in the 2009 Draft, the New York Islanders went through many years of unsuccessful picks. Names like Nino Niederreiter, Griffin Reinhart and Ryan Strome come to mind. While some of these players found later success with other teams, the Islanders never put them in a position to succeed....
