Spencer Hazen
As a die-hard New York Islanders fan, I joined THW to help keep other Isles fans updated on what's going on with their favorite team. Follow me on Twitter (@Shazen21) for updates on the team and when I post new content and check out my YouTube (Islanders Highlights) for player highlight videos, pump up videos, and more!
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Islanders Roster Loses Two, but Could Get One Back Soon
October 12th, 2018 As the New York Islanders prepare for their rematch against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena, the team will most likely welcome back forward Andrew Ladd. To make room for Ladd when he is eventually activated off the injured reserve list, Tanner Fritz has been loaned to the team's American Hockey League...
Islanders' Culture Change on Full Display
October 10th, 2018 The Lou Lamoriello era in New York is officially underway, and the team he now manages has jumped to a 2-1-0 start despite the tough opponents they have faced. With no game until their rematch against the Nashville Predators on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena, here are some things that stood out through the team’s first three...
Islanders Set Roster for Opening Night
October 4th, 2018 The New York Islanders will open their season on Thursday night in Raleigh, North Carolina, against the Carolina Hurricanes. The team opened training camp on Sept. 13, with 68 players on the roster and now, in compliance with Tuesday's deadline, they're at 23. After eight preseason games (5-3-0) and over three weeks of preparing, here's...
Ryan Pulock's Rise to the Top
September 30th, 2018 Perhaps overshadowed by Mathew Barzal's brilliance and Calder Memorial Trophy-winning season, Ryan Pulock's first full National Hockey League season was still an impressive one. Now, Pulock isn't only looking to build off his rookie campaign but to become the go-to guy on the New York Islanders' blue line. Drafting Ryan Pulock In...
Islanders' Bellows Deserves Roster Spot
September 23rd, 2018 Heading into New York Islanders training camp, there were a few players highlighted as bubble players with the best chance to make the team. That list consisted of young guns like Josh Ho-Sang and Sebastian Aho and veterans like Luca Sbisa (at camp on a professional tryout contract) and Tom Kühnhackl. However, halfway through the...
New York Islanders 2018-19 Season Preview
September 19th, 2018 If the New York Islanders are going to accomplish anything this season, they will have to do it as underdogs. They failed to qualify for the playoffs in each of the last two seasons and after John Tavares' departure for his hometown Toronto Maple Leafs, the odds are against the Islanders to return to the postseason. Roster-wise there...
