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’ 3 Stars of the Month – January 2021

Matt Rothman | February 1, 2021

It has been a strange start to the season for the New York Islanders. At times, they’ve looked like the team that was two games from making the Stanley Cup…

Islanders Hope to Get Back to Winning Ways Against Rangers in 2020-21

Matt Rothman | January 14, 2021

For much of the past half-decade, the New York Islanders have had the edge over the New York Rangers. From 2015-2018, the Islanders dominated the head-to-head meetings, but that changed…

Islanders’ Pulock a Potential Dark Horse for Norris Trophy

Matt Rothman | January 11, 2021

It has been a long time since a New York Islander defenseman has won a Norris Trophy. Denis Potvin was the lone player to do it, as he won the…

Islanders Face a New & Incredibly Tough East Division in 2020-21

Matt Rothman | January 3, 2021

The 2020-21 NHL regular season is certainly going to be different. The season will be not only 56 games, but each team will only play the seven other teams in…

5 Bold Predictions for the Islanders in 2020-21

Matt Rothman | December 27, 2020

The New York Islanders are coming off their best season since 1993 after advancing to the Eastern Conference Final in 2020. They return a very similar squad for the 2020-21 season and…

Islanders Milestones That Are Reachable in 2020-21 Season

Matt Rothman | December 20, 2020

The 2020-21 hockey season should be a lot of fun for the New York Islanders. They are coming off their second consecutive appearance in the postseason and their first trip…

Islanders Get a Bit More Roster Depth with Timashov

Matt Rothman | December 13, 2020

The New York Islanders went nearly a year and a half without making a trade. However, general manager Lou Lamoriello has now made two of the past three trades in…

Islanders’ Dal Colle in Need of Strong 2020-21 Season

Matt Rothman | December 1, 2020

The New York Islanders have struggled in the past when it comes to developing first-round picks. These top picks did not work out, from Griffin Reinhart and Nino Niederreiter to Ryan…

Islanders Can Benefit From Shortened 2020-21 Season

Matt Rothman | October 28, 2020

It may not be what the fans or the NHL want, but the likelihood of getting a full 82-game 2020-21 regular season and playoffs completed by July is doubtful. With…

Islanders’ Pelech & Pulock Emerging As Top Defensive Pair in NHL

Matt Rothman | October 21, 2020

It may be an announcer’s nightmare when Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock are on the ice together, but they are also becoming a nightmare for opponents. These two players, who…

Islanders Could Use Laine, But is the Cost Worth It?

Matt Rothman | October 8, 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 Need to Clear Salary Cap Space… Here’s How

Matt Rothman | October 1, 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…