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Nick Rizzo

As a sports enthusiast, I've been a loyal season ticket holder for the New York Islanders for over 25 years. My devotion to Isles hockey and the NHL is unwavering, reflected in my work as a regular contributor to the hockey writers. I currently work as a service manager for a Plumbing, Heating, & A/C company in Staten Island, NY, and my wife and I reside in Matawan NJ. As a big fan of both the Minnesota Vikings and USC Trojans football, I bring a breadth of knowledge and excitement to my writing. I am excited to continue bringing fresh insights and expert analysis to all hockey fans, especially Islanders fans.

Islanders Have a Few Options to Fill First Line Wing

Nick Rizzo | September 13, 2023

The New York Islanders will enter the 2023-24 season with almost the exact same roster as last year. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has reiterated that he has full belief…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Unsung Hero: Kenny Jonsson

Nick Rizzo | September 5, 2023

Kenny “KJ” Jonsson quickly established himself as a stalwart defenseman for the New York Islanders during his tenure with the team. The Swedish native was drafted 12th overall in the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Need Explosive Season From Barzal

Nick Rizzo | August 28, 2023

“The kid who won the Calder Trophy” has been the New York Islanders’ face of the franchise for the last five seasons. In his rookie season, Mathew Barzal exploded for…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Need Bolduc to Take Next Step in Development

Nick Rizzo | August 21, 2023

The New York Islanders may not have a long list of defensemen in the pipeline, but Samuel Bolduc has the potential to make the big club for the 2023-24 season.…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Brock Nelson Evolving Into Elite Scorer

Nick Rizzo | August 13, 2023

When the New York Islanders drafted Brock Nelson 30th overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, they believed he would be a big, strong top-six center who could produce offensively.…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ 3 Most Important Players This Season

Nick Rizzo | August 3, 2023

The New York Islanders’ roster is not much different than last season. General manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello has reiterated multiple times that he still believes in this core group. In…

Categories New York Islanders, Season Previews

Islanders May Have Potential Steal in Matthew Maggio

Nick Rizzo | July 27, 2023

It’s a name that if you are a fan of the New York Islanders, you should start to take notice of. Matthew Maggio, of the Windsor Spitfires, was drafted by…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Need Breakout Year from Oliver Wahlstrom

Nick Rizzo | July 21, 2023

The New York Islanders have been waiting for the 23-year-old winger, Oliver Wahlstrom, to have a breakout season. Wahlstrom was a pending restricted free agent (RFA) who signed a one-year-prove-it…

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Islanders Need to Break up the Fourth Line

Nick Rizzo | July 7, 2023

The trio of Matt Martin, Cal Clutterbuck and Casey Cizikas have been a staple of the New York Islanders for nearly a decade, minus the two seasons Martin spent in…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Cap Crunch Causing Issues for Lamoriello

Nick Rizzo | July 1, 2023

One common narrative amongst NHL teams this offseason is a major cap crunch. Many teams are up against the salary cap and it is becoming harder to move players. June…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders & Hurricanes Could Be Trade Partners This Offseason

Nick Rizzo | June 30, 2023

The New York Islanders have a need for a right-shot defenseman, and the Carolina Hurricanes reportedly have one available. The 28-year-old defenseman Brett Pesce has one year left on his…

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Islanders Need to Prioritize Extending Ilya Sorokin This Offseason

Nick Rizzo | June 21, 2023

The New York Islanders waited a long time to find their franchise goalie, and it was worth the wait. Ilya Sorokin, often referred to as the “White Whale,” had a Vezina-caliber…

Categories New York Islanders
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