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Ryan Gagne

Ryan Gagne has been writing hockey stories since the third grade and has now written professionally about his childhood heroes, Andy Moog and Jaromir Jagr. As a lifelong Boston Bruins fan, he takes great pride in talking about the current lineup while sharing his love of the team's history. Additionally, as an avid supporter of Swedish hockey, he loves to share his passion for writing with everyone.

Islanders History: A Lot Has Happened Since the Last Cup

Ryan Gagne | July 12, 2021

The year was 1983, and the New York Islanders had just swept the upstart Edmonton Oilers to capture their fourth straight Stanley Cup championship. Despite many attempts over the last…

Categories Islanders History, New York Islanders

Islanders Make History in Last Game at Nassau Coliseum

Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2021

Wednesday, June 23, 2021, is a day that will live on forever in the hearts and minds of New York Islanders fans. On the verge of elimination at the hands…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Playoffs History Is Not Good for Shutout Bouncebacks

Ryan Gagne | June 23, 2021

There are no words to describe the lightning storm the New York Islanders found themselves in during Game 5 of their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal rematch with Tampa Bay. The…

Categories Islanders History

Revisiting the Islanders Dynasty: The First & Last Roster Moves

Ryan Gagne | June 21, 2021

The New York Islanders were the best team in the National Hockey League from May 24, 1980, until May 19, 1984. In those four years, the franchise set a record…

Categories Islanders History

Islanders’ Pulock Producing a Surprising Playoffs Performance

Ryan Gagne | June 15, 2021

The 2013 NHL Draft will be looked back upon and debated for decades to come. The 2021 Hart Trophy finalist Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche) went first overall, followed by Aleksander…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Have a Steep Hill to Climb if History Is Any Indicator

Ryan Gagne | June 14, 2021

The New York Islanders just advanced to the final four for the 13th time in their franchise history. It is the second straight season the team from Long Island has…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Have an Answer for Cassidy’s Complaints…Don’t Get Penalized

Ryan Gagne | June 9, 2021

On Tuesday morning, we woke up to find out that Boston Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy was fined a hefty $25,000 for his comments regarding the officiating in the second…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Have an Analytical Game 5 Advantage Over Bruins

Ryan Gagne | June 7, 2021

The New York Islanders joined the NHL for the 1972-73 season, and in their 48 years in the league, they have been to the postseason 27 times, with a 167-137…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Lack of Opportunities Putting Cup Run in Jeopardy

Ryan Gagne | June 5, 2021

The 2019-20 New York Islanders went on an unexpected run to the Eastern Conference Final thanks in part to a 13-9 playoff record. The team won their play-in series against…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Russian Duo of Varlamov & Sorokin Are Chasing History

Ryan Gagne | June 1, 2021

The date was Oct. 26, 1989, and the venue was the iconic Boston Garden. The Quebec Nordiques were in town to face off against the Boston Bruins. Sergei Mylnikov made…

Categories Editor's Choice, Islanders Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Islanders’ Josh Bailey Stepping Up in 2021 Playoffs

Ryan Gagne | May 26, 2021

Josh Bailey’s career with the New York Islanders began on June 20, 2008, when he walked across the draft stage at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Ontario. It has been 13 years…

Categories New York Islanders, Player Profiles

Islanders’ Lamoriello & Trotz Are the Most Decorated Duo in the NHL

Ryan Gagne | May 25, 2021

As of May 2021, there are currently only 62 head coach and general manager positions in the National Hockey League. There a handful of current openings across the league; however,…

Categories Islanders Management, NHL Coaching
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