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 Game 6 Notes: Eberle, Goalies and Top Defense are Key

Matt Rothman | September 2, 2020

The New York Islanders continue to remain in a great spot as they sit one win away from the Eastern Conference Final. They had a chance to clinch in Game…

Islanders Send Wahlstrom to Sweden’s Allsvenskan

Matt Rothman | September 1, 2020

The New York Islanders made another move outside the Toronto bubble as they have sent Oliver Wahlstrom to AIK (Allsvenskan) in Sweden. Less than a week ago, the Islanders sent…

Islanders Send Former First-Round Pick to Swedish League

Matt Rothman | August 30, 2020

The New York Islanders are continuing their quest for their fifth Stanley Cup in the bubble in Toronto. While that has been going on, they announced that they have sent…

Islanders Have the Best Fourth Line in the NHL

Matt Rothman | August 24, 2020

The Matt Martin, Casey Cizikas and Cal Clutterbuck line, or as Butch Goring likes to call them, the MC^2 line, is often considered the top fourth line in the NHL.…

Islanders Have Options for a Third-Line Winger

Matt Rothman | August 24, 2020

The New York Islanders have used multiple forwards in the playoffs to play on the third line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Derick Brassard. For the most part, they have been…

3 Keys for Islanders in Second-Round Series

Matt Rothman | August 23, 2020

After wins for both the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the two teams are set for their first playoff series…

Islanders & Flyers Second-Round Rematch 33 Years in the Making

Matt Rothman | August 23, 2020

The New York Islanders will face the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Islanders won their Qualifying Round against the Florida Panthers and their…

3 Takeaways From Islanders’ First-Round Win Over Capitals

Matt Rothman | August 21, 2020

It wasn’t pretty at all times, but the New York Islanders, under head coach Barry Trotz, pulled off a series win over the Washington Capitals in the first round of…

Islanders’ Brendan Burke’s Path to Becoming a Top Broadcaster in the NHL

Matt Rothman | August 19, 2020

Throughout New York Islanders’ history, they have had some remarkable play-by-play broadcasters. It began with Jim Gordon in their inaugural season to John Sterling and then Tim Ryan before legendary…

Islanders’ Depth Is Showing in the Playoffs

Matt Rothman | August 15, 2020

Similar to their start to the postseason in 2019 when they swept the Pittsburgh Penguins in Round 1, the New York Islanders are off to a terrific start in their…

3 Takeaways From the Islanders’ Game 1 Win Over Capitals

Matt Rothman | August 13, 2020

There was not much to like from the New York Islanders in Game 1 of the first round until the final minute of the second period. Mat Barzal came in…

Isles Need to Build on Regular Season Scoring Success Against Caps

Matt Rothman | August 11, 2020

The New York Islanders are coming off a four-game series win against the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Qualifying Round. The Washington Capitals secured a top-four seed after their…