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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’ AHL Coach Thompson Last of the Garth Snow Era

Matt Rothman | September 25, 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…

Categories Bridgeport Islanders, New York Islanders

The Islanders Should Target These 6 Free Agents

Matt Rothman | September 23, 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…

Categories Free Agents, New York Islanders

Islanders’ End of the Season Awards

Matt Rothman | September 21, 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…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Finish Off Memorable Playoff Run

Matt Rothman | September 18, 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…

Categories New York Islanders

3 Keys for the Islanders Heading into Game 6

Matt Rothman | September 17, 2020

The New York Islanders fought off their first elimination game of the Eastern Conference Final, but will need to continue to win to keep their hopes of a Stanley Cup…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 5 Win in Double Overtime

Matt Rothman | September 16, 2020

It was not how the New York Islanders drew it up, but they forced Game 6 with a double-overtime victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final against the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Lamoriello the Right Choice for GM of the Year

Matt Rothman | September 15, 2020

After Barry Trotz won the Jack Adams Trophy for the 2018-19 season, Lou Lamoriello was rightfully rewarded with the Jim Gregory Award as the NHL’s top general manager in 2019-20.…

Categories Islanders Management

Islanders Down Two Players Heading into Do-or-Die Game 5

Matt Rothman | September 15, 2020

If the New York Islanders were not in enough trouble given their 3-1 series deficit in the Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning, it got worse when they…

Categories New York Islanders

3 Takeaways From Islanders’ Game 3 Win Over the Lightning

Matt Rothman | September 13, 2020

The New York Islanders are on an incredible run in the 2020 postseason. However, they found themselves in a must-win in Game 3 and scored two late goals to win…

Categories New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

3 Takeaways from Islanders’ Game 1 Loss to the Lightning

Matt Rothman | September 8, 2020

The New York Islanders faced an improbable task of playing their first Conference Final Game in 27 years, nearly 48 hours after their Game 7 win Saturday night over the Philadelphia…

Categories New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning

Lamoriello’s Trade Deadline Moves Paying Playoff Dividends for Islanders

Matt Rothman | September 6, 2020

New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello made a franchise-changing move, hiring Stanley Cup-winning head coach Barry Trotz in 2018 after his resignation from the Washington Capitals. Lamoriello then re-signed a…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

Islanders Can’t Let This Excellent Opportunity Get Away

Matt Rothman | September 3, 2020

The New York Islanders have played tremendous hockey to start the 2020 NHL Playoffs. They pulled off an impressive series win over the Florida Panthers in the Qualifying Round and…

Categories New York Islanders
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