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.

Revisiting the Cal Clutterbuck-Nino Niederreiter Trade

Matt Rothman | April 13, 2025

In the years when the New York Islanders consistently finished at the bottom of the standings, then-general manager Garth Snow made one of the most talked-about trades among Islanders fans.…

They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers

Matt Rothman | August 24, 2022

The New York Islanders have retired eight numbers that will not be worn again. They also have 15 players who wore a number that has only been used once. Let’s…

Islanders Must Bring Back Their 3 Restricted Free Agents

Matt Rothman | July 14, 2021

The New York Islanders have very little financial room to work with this offseason, but their priority must be to re-sign their restricted free agents. In a perfect world, general…

Islanders’ End of the Season Awards 2020-21

Matt Rothman | July 3, 2021

The New York Islanders’ season, their last at Nassau Coliseum, was one to remember. It started with no fans in attendance due to the pandemic, but slowly, spectators arrived and…

Islanders’ Milestones Reached During the 2020-21 Season

Matt Rothman | July 1, 2021

Coming into the 2020-21 season, the New York Islanders had big goals of making another run after falling two games short of the Stanley Cup. They brought back nearly the…

Islanders Need to Find Oliver Wahlstrom a Spot in the Lineup

Matt Rothman | June 18, 2021

Offense was not a problem for the New York Islanders in the first two rounds of the postseason, but they need a spark heading into Game 4 against the Tampa…

Islanders’ Lamoriello Deserving of 2nd Straight GM of the Year

Matt Rothman | June 18, 2021

It took a bit of time for general manager Lou Lamoriello to make a move after his trade for Matt Martin right after being named general manager in 2019, but…

Islanders Will Need a Little Extra From Leddy, Zajac & Eberle

Matt Rothman | June 17, 2021

The New York Islanders once again find themselves in a great spot after stealing a game on the road against the Tampa Bay Lighting. The Islanders did not need the…

Islanders Keys to Series Success: Special Teams, Goaltending & More

Matt Rothman | June 12, 2021

The New York Islanders have been the underdog all postseason, but they are once again a series win away from their sixth career trip to the Stanley Cup Final. The…

Islanders’ Leddy and Mayfield Relied on Heavily in Round 1

Matt Rothman | May 28, 2021

Throughout the course of a series, superstars are generally going to get recognized. For the New York Islanders, Kyle Palmieri and Josh Bailey scored overtime goals. Mat Barzal made plays…

Newest Islanders Can Use Playoffs to Improve & Shine

Matt Rothman | May 18, 2021

Plenty can change with a strong playoff run, but the New York Islanders had received very little from their trade deadline moves until Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.…

Islanders Need to Extend Their Positive Playoff Record Over the Penguins

Matt Rothman | May 15, 2021

For the second time in three years, the New York Islanders will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening round of the playoffs. The Islanders swept the series back in…