Islanders Draft History: Missing Out on First-Round Selections Ryan Gagne | July 23, 2021 The 2021 Entry Draft will occur on July 23 and 24th live from the NHL studios in New Jersey. This year’s edition will be the second straight season that the…
Today in Hockey History: July 18 Greg Boysen | July 18, 2021 July 18 has not seen a ton of moves over the years, but two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises set themselves up for long-term success on this…
Today in Hockey History: July 17 Greg Boysen | July 17, 2021 July 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League. In New York, a general manager, who ended a historic drought, was…
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy THW Archives | July 13, 2021 On January 24, 1981, New York Islanders’ winger Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in the first 50 games of a season. The original…
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…
Today in Hockey History: July 8 Greg Boysen | July 8, 2021 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years,…
Islanders Game 6 Storylines Echo Those of 2015 Cup Run Jon Zella | June 25, 2021 The New York Islanders‘ Game 6 victory, staving off elimination, could prove to be the last game at Nassau Coliseum. If it sounds familiar, it’s because six years ago, the…
One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | June 23, 2021 Unless you played for the New York Islanders or were a fan of the team, you despised Billy Smith. He was mean and ornery to say the least, and wielded…
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…
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…
Today in Hockey History: June 21 Greg Boysen | June 21, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted three different NHL Entry Drafts with some impressive classes. Let’s…
Today in Hockey History: June 12 Greg Boysen | June 12, 2021 Fans in Pittsburgh were given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in National Hockey League history…
