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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 Should Target Barbashev This Offseason

Nick Rizzo | June 14, 2023

The New York Islanders have a hole on the wing, and there is one option on this year’s free-agent market that would fill it. Ivan Barbashev was traded at the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Will Move On From Josh Bailey

Nick Rizzo | June 8, 2023

The longest-tenured New York Islander, Josh Bailey, will be looking for a new home this summer, according to general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello. Bailey has been with the organization for…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Would Be Wise to Re-Sign Semyon Varlamov

Nick Rizzo | June 6, 2023

Semyon Varlamov has been an important piece for the New York Islanders for the past four seasons. He was one of the major reasons the team reached consecutive Conference Finals…

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Islanders Should Consider Hiring Kyle Dubas

Nick Rizzo | May 30, 2023

Lou Lamoriello has been the president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) of the New York Islanders for the past five seasons. The three-time Stanley Cup champion is 80…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Potential Free Agent Defenseman Targets

Nick Rizzo | May 23, 2023

The New York Islanders had one clear need during the 2022–23 season, and that was to add a puck-moving defenseman to run their top power-play unit. There are a few…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders’ 2022-23 Forward Evaluations: Top-6

Nick Rizzo | May 19, 2023

We already took a deep dive into how the bottom-six forward group performed for the New York Islanders. Now, we will take a look at the top-six. It was a…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders’ 2022-23 Forward Evaluations: Bottom-6

Nick Rizzo | May 11, 2023

One thing the New York Islanders clearly struggled with all season was the lack of scoring. They are a team that has to scratch and claw for every goal. The…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders 2022-23 Player Evaluations: Defensemen

Nick Rizzo | May 5, 2023

The season is over and it’s time to take a look back at some player evaluations from the 2022-23 season. The New York Islanders’ defense core has been a staple…

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Islanders Need to Make Changes This Offseason

Nick Rizzo | May 2, 2023

The New York Islanders’ season has officially come to an end after an overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 6 Friday night. The goal was scored off of…

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Islanders Look to Force Game 7 vs. Hurricanes

Nick Rizzo | April 27, 2023

The New York Islanders lived to fight another day after their win against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 on Tuesday. Pierre Engvall, Brock Nelson, and Mathew Barzal were the…

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Islanders’ Game 3 Preview: How to Turn the Series Around

Nick Rizzo | April 21, 2023

That was as frustrating a loss as you can get for the New York Islanders. They played a strong and physical game in Game 2, wanting to wear down the…

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Islanders Keys to Beating the Hurricanes Following Game 1 Loss

Nick Rizzo | April 18, 2023

The New York Islanders checked one goal off their list by punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They finished in the top wild-card spot and faced the Carolina…

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