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.

Islanders Need Eberle to Step Up Now

Matt Rothman | November 25, 2019

As well as the New York Islanders have played this season, they are still looking for production from one of their most productive players in the playoffs last year in…

Islanders Hope Koivula Can Help Extend the Streak

Matt Rothman | November 24, 2019

With all the injuries to the New York Islanders, it has allowed an opportunity for highly-touted prospect, Otto Koivula, to make his NHL debut. After being on the shuttle from…

Nelson Scores Overtime Goal in 500th Career Game

Matt Rothman | November 23, 2019

Playing in his 500th career NHL game, New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson scored the overtime goal to help the Islanders set a club record for their 16th consecutive game…

Islanders Need to Ride Greiss While He’s Hot

Matt Rothman | November 21, 2019

As strong as the New York Islanders goaltending has been, it seems like Thomas Greiss is ready to take over the starting position for the upcoming road trip. Greiss has…

Islanders Benefiting from Trotz’s Experience

Matt Rothman | November 16, 2019

There aren’t too many teams in professional sports that have a coach that impacts the game as much as head coach Barry Trotz does for the New York Islanders. For…

Islanders: What to Do with Andrew Ladd

Matt Rothman | November 15, 2019

As the New York Islanders finally seem to be getting back to full strength after the incredible amount of injuries they have had, New York has one more small problem…

Islanders Getting Healthy Before Hitting the Road

Matt Rothman | November 15, 2019

It has been pretty incredible to see what the New York Islanders have done throughout the opening month-plus of the season, but to think they did this with all the…

Islanders’ 3 Stars Nov. 3-10

Matt Rothman | November 12, 2019

The streak reached 10 games, but the New York Islanders lost their first game in nearly a month on Thursday versus the Pittsburgh Penguins. They still managed to pick up…

Islanders’ 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 27-Nov. 3

Matt Rothman | November 5, 2019

Despite only playing two games last week, the New York Islanders earned four points with their two wins in regulation. They started the week with four consecutive days off before…

It’s Time to Take the Islanders for Real

Matt Rothman | November 5, 2019

Winners of nine straight, there is nobody hotter in the NHL than the New York Islanders. They have not lost a game since Oct. 11 and head into their matchup…

Ross Johnston Making Big Impact with the Islanders

Matt Rothman | October 29, 2019

With the New York Islanders desperately looking for guys to step up after a handful of injuries in the early season, Ross Johnston has been one of those players. With…

Islanders’ 3 Stars of the Week: Oct. 21-27

Matt Rothman | October 28, 2019

After beginning the week on a four-game winning streak, the New York Islanders have now won seven in a row and remain the hottest team in the NHL. After three…