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 Could Use Laine, But is the Cost Worth It?
October 8th, 2020 The New York Islanders won their four Stanley Cups with one of the best first lines in NHL history. They had Bryan Trottier centering Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy. The Islanders have the chance to replicate a line like that with the addition of Patrik Laine as the All-Star forward has made it known he is unhappy with the Winnipeg...
Islanders Need to Clear Salary Cap Space... Here's How
October 1st, 2020 The New York Islanders enter a very critical offseason after their run to their first Eastern Conference Final in 27 years. After years of being at the bottom of the league and spending very little money on free agents, the Islanders have transitioned into a contender with a very talented roster. While they could not win a fifth Stanley...
Islanders' AHL Coach Thompson Last of the Garth Snow Era
September 25th, 2020 It has certainly been exciting times for the New York Islanders as they are coming off their first run to the Eastern Conference Final in 27 seasons. The Islanders are entirely out of their rebuild with head coach Barry Trotz. They also have a Hall-of-Fame general manager, Lou Lamoriello, running the team, and two new owners in Jon...
The Islanders Should Target These 6 Free Agents
September 23rd, 2020 For many years, the New York Islanders have struggled to bring in free agents. Whether it was due to their unwillingness to spend money, or the uncertainty of their new home, New York has not been able to sign top free agents. Entering the 2020 offseason, after their best postseason run in decades, there is a lot more certainty with the...
Islanders' End of the Season Awards
September 21st, 2020 It was an incredible season for the New York Islanders in one of the more unique seasons ever. After the Islanders started the season as one of the NHL hottest teams, they nearly missed the playoffs after a rough stretch before the NHL shut down for four and a half months. Related: Alexei Yashin Trade Revisited The Islanders...
Islanders Finish Off Memorable Playoff Run
September 18th, 2020 There was a lot to like about the New York Islanders. For a team that nearly missed the postseason after a rough ending to the shortened NHL season, they gave everything they could in their first trip to the Eastern Conference Final since 1993. Related: The Best of the Islanders' Draft Classes Along the way, the Islanders...
