Islanders 2015 in Review: Most Surprising Player Noel Fogelman | December 17, 2015 Over the next couple of weeks I will review the 2015 calendar year of the New York Islanders. I am starting with the most surprising player of 2015. The choice is…
In Praise of the Islanders’ new “Brooklyn” Jersey Will Burchfield | December 16, 2015 When the New York Islanders unveiled a black, Brooklyn-themed jersey prior to the start of the 2015-16 season, immediate reaction was mostly negative. Fans complained that the new look broke…
Metro Division By the Numbers: December Edition The Hockey Writers | December 16, 2015 After some good reception on the November edition of Metro Division By the Numbers, I’m happy to bring December’s edition. Once again, I caution the numbers are light. Stay with…
How Was Your Favorite Team Built? – Metropolitan Division Jordan Dix | December 16, 2015 Ever wonder how the current makeup of your favorite team came to be? Teams are being built through the draft, free agency and the trade market. Every team approaches it…
Ryan Strome Injured, Will Sit Out Dustin L. Nelson | December 13, 2015 In Saturday’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the New York Islanders had a tough break, losing Ryan Strome after he was boarded by the Blue Jackets’ Andrew Bodnarchuk. After…
Islanders Top 10 Stats Christopher Lizza | December 13, 2015 There is a common theme looking at the New York Islanders team stats in the first part of the 2015-16 season. That theme is the number ten keeps popping up…
New York Islanders: Goaltending Suddenly a Team Strength Will Burchfield | December 11, 2015 After years of subpar play between the pipes, the New York Islanders have finally found a goaltending tandem that is helping the team win games. Behind Jaroslav Halak and Thomas…
Rivalry Renewed: The Rangers and Islanders in Brooklyn Jason E. Bisnoff | December 10, 2015 The Rangers-Islanders rivalry has fully moved to the five boroughs with the Islanders migrating to Brooklyn. Their new home, the Barclays Center is a mere subway ride from Madison Square…
New York Islanders: Low Attendance Numbers Not a New Issue Will Burchfield | December 10, 2015 On the ice, the New York Islanders have to be satisfied with their first few months in Brooklyn. Around it and above it, they must be anything but. While the team currently…
Ryan Strome: Message Received? Noel Fogelman | December 9, 2015 New York Islanders general manager Garth Snow expected big things this season from his core of young forwards Anders Lee, Brock Nelson and most notably Ryan Strome. That was one…
Isles Role Players, Difference Makers Christopher Lizza | December 6, 2015 Going into action on December 5th the New York Islanders find themselves with a record of 15-8-4. They are tied for fifth in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues…
Top 10 Players Who Played For Both Islanders And Rangers Noel Fogelman | December 2, 2015 The Islanders-Rangers rivalry 2015-16 edition is set to begin this Wednesday. The 255th regular-season matchup. The rivalry is now closer than ever with just 5.8 miles separating Barclays Center from…