Revisiting Isles vs. Canes 2018-19 Matt Rothman | October 11, 2019 It is no secret that the New York Islanders struggled in the postseason against the Carolina Hurricanes in 2019, but as the two teams get ready to meet up for…
Islanders’ Success with Late-Round Draft Picks Matt Rothman | September 26, 2019 While the New York Islanders have struggled with first-round picks in the past, they have found a way to turn late-round picks into pretty good NHL players. For much of…
Islanders Rebuild Hurt by Poor Draft Picks Matt Rothman | September 24, 2019 It is very easy to look back on what could have been for the New York Islanders, but some of the decisions in the 10 years have definitely not worked…
Islanders’ 5 Greatest Wins Matt Rothman | September 20, 2019 The New York Islanders are definitely one of the most unique franchises in all of the NHL. They go from the last team to win four straight Stanley Cups to…
NHL Legend Bill Torrey & His Islanders Legacy Jackie Spiegel | August 20, 2019 When Bill Torrey sat down for what was supposed to be a five-minute interview, it didn’t go as scripted. You see, Mr. Torrey always had stories to tell, ranging from…
New York Islanders: How Swede They Were John Said | August 14, 2019 Every NHL team has had its share of players from around the world. The New York Islanders are no exception, with 20 players from Sweden since their inception. Here are…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 72 – The Islanders Are Born Jon Zella | July 22, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Dropseries. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the…
New York Islanders Have a Memorable Season Bob Hoffman | May 8, 2019 With the wounds still fresh from a sweep at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, the New York Islanders are just beginning to reflect on this season. Considering the changes…
How Sweep it is! Ranking the Best Sweeps in Islanders’ History Ryan Kamber | April 20, 2019 Last Tuesday the New York Islanders completed a four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Penguins. It was the franchise’s first sweep in over three decades. While this is a new sight…
Penguins Playoff History With the Islanders Grows Deeper Bob Hoffman | April 18, 2019 No tarot card reader or Ouija board would have predicted the New York Islanders would sweep the Pittsburgh Penguins out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris…
Islanders Ready to Rock Coliseum Bob Hoffman | April 10, 2019 Nassau Coliseum. The Coliseum. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, or as it is now called, NYCB Live. After losing to the Washington Capitals in 2015, the New York Islanders and their…
The Greatest Poke Check in Islanders History The Hockey Writers | March 11, 2019 Heading into the final weekend of the 2007 NHL season, the New York Islanders needed two things to happen in order to finish in eighth place and make the playoffs.…