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New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time

THW Archives | February 4, 2022

On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…

Billy Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records

Ryan Gagne | January 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…

One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season

Nathaniel Oliver | December 12, 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’ 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…

They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers

Matt Rothman | August 24, 2021

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 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…

Last Islander to Win Each NHL Award

Matt Rothman | July 27, 2020

The New York Islanders had one of the best dynasties in all of sports in the 1980s. They won four Stanley Cups and won 19 straight playoff series with some…

Bill Torrey: How ‘The Architect’ Constructed a Dynasty

THW Archives | March 3, 2020

On Saturday, March 9, 2019, the New York Islanders held Bill Torrey Appreciation Night at Nassau Coliseum. Torrey, who passed away on May 3, 2018, was known as “The Architect”…

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