Nathaniel McCabe

My name is Nathaniel McCabe and I am a college student nearing graduation with a Bachelor's in English at Stony Brook University. Hockey has always been a passion of mine and I am fortunate enough to have experienced competitive ice hockey at the AAA and collegiate level. This opportunity to work as a hockey writer for the New York Islanders is a dream come true as I have been a huge Islanders fan my whole life.

Author's Posts

Analyzing Brock Nelson's Progress as an Islander

November 17th, 2020 Brock Nelson was drafted to the Islanders with the 30th-overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft. Since then, he’s played in seven NHL seasons, landing his first big pay day in 2019. His current contract with the Islanders is a six-year, $36 million deal that has him on contract with the Islanders through the 2024-25...

Projecting Johnny Boychuk's Future With the Islanders

November 10th, 2020 Johnny Boychuk was a great addition to the Islanders organization back in 2015. He has been an impactful defenseman on the ice as well as a great locker room presence behind the scenes. Boychuk’s performance in the 2019-20 season has undoubtedly been declining, leaving Islander fans wondering what the future may hold for number...

A Look Back At the Islanders' First Playoff Run

October 28th, 2020 The third season in New York Islanders history is the one where the organization was finally able to establish themselves as a hockey team worthy of playing in the NHL. After two losing seasons, the Islanders were not looked at as a threat. Though right before the 1974-75 season began, three key acquisitions were made in Bob Bourne,...

Islanders Should Re-sign Matt Martin, But Only for Right Price

October 15th, 2020 Matt Martin has been a fan favorite among New York Islanders fans in every season that he has played in a blue and orange sweater. After leaving the team once to spend a couple of seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Islanders fourth-line left wing finds himself in another free agent position. Related: Bobby Orr's Landmark...

Islanders' Calder Trophy Winners

October 11th, 2020 The Calder Trophy is named after the first president of the National Hockey League, Frank Calder. This prominent trophy is awarded to the most impactful rookie in the NHL that season. Many big name players have won this trophy and five of them were members of the New York Islanders organization when they won. 1974 - Denis...

Anders Lee's Impressive Journey to the Islanders

October 6th, 2020 In his hometown of Edina, Minnesota, Anders Lee, just like any kid, grew up with dreams of being a professional athlete. After years of excelling in ice hockey, football, and baseball, he decided to hang up the cleats and spend the rest of his athletic career in ice skates. New York Islanders congratulate left wing Anders Lee. (AP...