The Rise of Islander Forward Michael Grabner Rich Klennert | October 5, 2011 When you’re one of the fastest moving players in the NHL things tend to change even faster. As for Michael Grabner, well, he’s had one hell of a year. Although…
2011 New York Islanders Season Preview Rich Klennert | September 27, 2011 For the first time in the past 5 years The New York Islanders approach a fresh season with renewed hopes that playoffs are within attainable reach. First, let’s highlight both positive and negative aspects from…
Whatever Happened to: Robert Reichel Edition Lukas Hardonk | September 25, 2011 He was small, intelligent and some even described him as a warrior. Some fans remember former Toronto Maple Leaf Robert Reichel as an under-achieving forward who never really reached his full potential.
Swiss Hockey – An Analysis Of The Swiss NLA Daniel Schöpf | July 31, 2011 Swiss hockey is becomming a big deal. The NHL sets the bar high as far as talent and wages go but hockey is also a serious business throughout Europe. The…
Jeff Tambellini, Come Back Soon Daniel Schöpf | July 13, 2011 My ode to an underrated player. Much travelled former Canucks player Jeff Tambellini has made the move to Europe. The versatile winger registered 17 points with the Canucks last…
2011 NHL Entry Draft Guide – The Next Ones Christopher Ralph | June 24, 2011 This marks the third year my annual monster draft preview has been hosted here at The Hockey Writers (THW). This year also features integral contributions from Brian Huddle, Jeff Blay…
In the Right Hands: Recent Events in Atlanta, Phoenix Speak Volumes of Wang’s Commitment to Isles Daniel Friedman | May 17, 2011 It has come to my attention that, over the last several months, there is a growing sentiment of Islander fans expressing frustration with team owner Charles Wang. Maybe he’s a…
Islanders Fan Base Exists, Thank You Very Much Daniel Friedman | April 6, 2011 “The Islanders aren’t treated well now. They’re considered a laughingstock by some, a circus by others. But know this: They’re the next Chicago Blackhawks. There’s a mountain of…
Why Michael Grabner Should Be Rookie of the Year Daniel Friedman | March 21, 2011 Somewhere in South Florida, Panther GM Dale Tallon is probably banging his head against a wall. That’s because Michael Grabner, who was cut by Tallon in favor of Mike Santorelli…
From Gretzky’s Office: Random Hockey Facts Christopher Ralph | March 15, 2011 Like many sports and hockey fans, players and writers, I am a sucker for completely random facts, trivia and stats. This installment features 13 facts and is in honor of…
Righting the Ship: Why Garth Snow’s New York Islanders Are the NHL’s Next Great Team Daniel Friedman | March 9, 2011 In hockey, a rebuilding process generally follows one of two possible directions: It can be successful, and the team will get better with each passing game, as we have seen…
NHL Obsessing Over Trevor Gillies, Ignoring Larger Picture Daniel Friedman | March 4, 2011 Upon his return to the lineup following a nine game suspension, one might assume that Trevor Gillies would be on his best behavior. Surely he would not even think of…