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”…
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…
Top 3 Goalies in Islanders History Bill Afonso | September 2, 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…
Rivalry Renewed: The Battle of New York Scott Walsh | October 19, 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…
Looking Back: Islanders Cup-Free Since ’83 Andrew Forbes | April 26, 2016 Moving forward in the Stanley Cup playoffs, The Hockey Writers will be taking a short look at the past successes of the final eight teams left in the postseason. When…
The New York Islanders Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | September 30, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
An Open Letter To Al Arbour Anatoliy Metter | February 1, 2015 Dear Al Arbour; By now, most – if not all – of Islanders Country has heard about your state of health. As a sign of respect from classy and loyal…
The Sinister Six Of The NHL Jeremy Wiebe | May 13, 2014 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 opened in theatres recently, and with it comes the hype of the next chapter of the Spider-Man franchise, which will feature The Sinister Six. It also…
Is There a 2014 NHL Expansion Draft on the Horizon? Nick Vucic | October 14, 2013 With cities across North America clamoring for the rights to an NHL franchise, there is no lack of intrigue when discussing which locale may end up with a team. Since…