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…
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time THW Archives | February 4, 2021 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…
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…
One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | December 12, 2020 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…
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…
They Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers Matt Rothman | July 21, 2020 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…
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”…
Revisiting the Islanders’ 1979-80 Team Matt Rothman | January 18, 2020 As the New York Islanders get set to honor their first Stanley Cup-winning team on Saturday night against the Florida Panthers, we take a look back at what the team…
New York Islanders’ All-Time Starting Lineup Jon Zella | December 1, 2019 The New York Islanders have been blessed with a lot of elite talent since their inception in 1972. Some of those players even made it to the Hall of Fame,…
Islanders’ 5 Greatest Wins Matt Rothman | September 20, 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…
