Posts About "Billy Smith"
One for the Ages: Billy Smith's 1981-82 NHL Season
October 1st, 2019 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 his goalie stick like some sort of wild hatchet man. No opposing player was safe around Smith's goal crease. Whether it was a butt end close to the eye of Lindy Ruff or a chop to "The...
Islanders' 5 Greatest Wins
September 20th, 2019 The New York Islanders are definitely one of the most unique franchises in all of the NHL. They go from the last team to win four straight Stanley Cups to a team that has two home arenas. Whether it’s trades they make or free agents they sign, people are always questioning the Islanders. One thing for sure is that this franchise has...
Top 3 Goalies in Islanders History
September 2nd, 2019 The New York Islanders have played 46 seasons in the NHL, and in that time 51 different individuals have suited up at the goaltender position. Throughout that history, goaltending has been the linchpin of the great Islander teams. So here we go, taking a look at the great goaltenders in Islanders history. Honorable Mention To...
5 Most Electrifying Islanders in Franchise History
July 28th, 2019 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 are stars that changed the momentum of games with goals, hits, saves and overall explosiveness. For context, legends such as Bobby Orr, Pavel Bure, Paul Kariya and...
Bill Torrey: How 'The Architect' Constructed a Dynasty
March 8th, 2019 On Saturday, March 9, the New York Islanders will hold Bill Torrey Appreciation Night when the team takes on the Philadelphia Flyers at Nassau Coliseum. Torrey, who passed away on May 3, 2018, was known as “The Architect” thanks to his shaping of the league’s newest franchise into one of the all-time great NHL dynasties within a...
Rivalry Renewed: The Battle of New York
October 19th, 2017 One of the best rivalries in the National Hockey League resumes Thursday when the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers in Round One of the Battle of New York for the 2017-18 season. Both teams have gotten off to sluggish starts this season. The Islanders are 2-3-1 for five points and are coming off a California trip that saw...
