2025-26 Oilers Can Take Lessons From Islanders’ Dynasty Teams Dale Bochon | August 30, 2025 Moments after the Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers for the Stanley Cup this past June, Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, “It’s unbelievable, back-to-back two-time Stanley Cup…
Semyon Varlamov Has Become the Islanders’ 2nd-Best Goaltender of All-Time Michael Ostrower | September 8, 2024 The New York Islanders have been one of the more successful NHL teams since the Expansion Era, tallying four Stanley Cups in their 52 seasons. The franchise’s Stanley Cups can…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Goalie Goals, 5-Point Game & Triple Champion Jacob Billington | August 2, 2024 Welcome to The Hockey Writers Daily Trivia. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day…
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…
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…
Islanders’ 1972-73 Inaugural Season Revisited Ryan Gagne | September 7, 2021 The NHL is about to embark on its 104th season, welcoming a brand new club, the Seattle Kraken, into the fold. The league once had six teams (the Original Six…
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…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1981-82 New York Islanders John Kreiser | May 3, 2021 It’s hard to imagine a team better than the 1981-82 New York Islanders. The two-time defending NHL champs finished first in the regular-season standings (by seven points), set a league…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Billy Smith Scores a Goal Jon Zella | December 24, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 2 William M. Jennings Trophy-Winning Duos James Nichols | December 23, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
5 Most Electrifying Islanders in Franchise History Bob Hoffman | July 30, 2020 With a strong playoff run in the the near rearview mirror, it’s worth a look back at the top five most electrifying players in New York Islanders franchise history. These…