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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!

Islanders’ Greiss & Lehner Getting It Done

Spencer Hazen | November 12, 2018

What was once considered a team weakness, is now the reason for the New York Islanders’ early season success: Goaltending. Through the Islanders’ first 16 games of the 2018-19 season,…

Categories Islanders Goaltending

Islanders’ Nelson Needs to Show up After October

Spencer Hazen | October 28, 2018

Saturday afternoon, Brock Nelson scored his fourth and fifth goals of the season in the New York Islanders’ dominant 6-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Through nine games this season, the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Mayfield off to Hot Start

Spencer Hazen | October 22, 2018

New York Islanders defenseman Scott Mayfield was a healthy scratch in the team’s first two games of the season. Coming into the lineup for Luca Sbisa, Mayfield was given a…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Roster Loses Two, but Could Get One Back Soon

Spencer Hazen | October 12, 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…

Categories Islanders Transactions

Islanders’ Culture Change on Full Display

Spencer Hazen | October 10, 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…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

Islanders Set Roster for Opening Night

Spencer Hazen | October 4, 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…

Categories New York Islanders

Ryan Pulock’s Rise to the Top

Spencer Hazen | September 30, 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…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders’ Bellows Deserves Roster Spot

Spencer Hazen | September 23, 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…

Categories Islanders Prospects

New York Islanders 2018-19 Season Preview

Spencer Hazen | September 19, 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…

Categories New York Islanders, Previews and Predictions

Islanders Impress in Trotz’s First Game

Spencer Hazen | September 17, 2018

Could it have gone any better than the way it did? Sunday afternoon, the New York Islanders returned to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum to kick off their busy preseason schedule…

Categories New York Islanders

New York Islanders Preseason Storylines

Spencer Hazen | September 6, 2018

As players arrive on Long Island with training camp just over a week away (Sept. 13), we have begun to see the culture change that president of hockey operations and…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders With Lots to Prove Arrive Early

Spencer Hazen | August 26, 2018

The New York Islanders last took the ice on April 7 in Detroit to conclude their 2017-18 season, and a lot has happened since. Through the long offseason, the franchise…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders
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