Top 5 New York Islanders’ Overtime Goals Blain Potvin | September 22, 2023 For the New York Islanders, a franchise that was born during the NHL’s second wave of expansion, designed to keep the NHL’s then-rival World Hockey Association (WHA) at bay, this…
New York Islanders’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time Justin Caron | August 24, 2023 Founded in 1972, the New York Islanders have created many historical moments throughout their 50 years of existence. During the dynasty years in the 1980s, the roster included some of…
One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | June 23, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 17 Matthew Zator | April 17, 2023 This date has been very eventful in the history of the National Hockey League. A generational talent in Pittsburgh was the youngest ever to hit a particular milestone. This date…
Islanders’ Greatest NHL All-Star Game Performances Justin Caron | February 3, 2023 Now in their 50th season, the New York Islanders have been well represented at the NHL’s showcase event. This season’s edition gives Islanders fans three players to watch during the…
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy THW Archives | January 22, 2023 On Jan. 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…
Revisiting Islanders’ Nick Leddy to Detroit Trade Jon Zella | January 20, 2023 As with the New York Islanders trading Jordan Eberle, it’s important to point out the irony in trading away a player, in this case, Nick Leddy, to the Detroit Red…
Revisiting the Islanders’ Decision to Expose Jordan Eberle Jon Zella | December 19, 2022 *This was originally written in Nov. 2021 It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that…
Billy Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records Ryan Gagne | October 20, 2022 Billy Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…
They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers Matt Rothman | August 24, 2022 The New York Islanders have retired eight numbers that will not be worn again. They also have 15 players who wore a number that has only been used once. Let’s…
Revisiting Matt Martin’s Trade to the Islanders Mike Fink | August 13, 2022 Matt Martin has always represented what it means to be a New York Islander. The work he does off the ice matches his on-ice production as one of the best…
Islanders Draft History: Missing Out on First-Round Selections Ryan Gagne | June 26, 2022 *This article was originally published in July 2021 The 2021 Entry Draft will occur on July 23 and 24th live from the NHL studios in New Jersey. This year’s edition…