Posts About "Brent Thompson"

Islanders' AHL Coach Thompson Last of the Garth Snow Era

September 25th, 2020 It has certainly been exciting times for the New York Islanders as they are coming off their first run to the Eastern Conference Final in 27 seasons. The Islanders are entirely out of their rebuild with head coach Barry Trotz. They also have a Hall-of-Fame general manager, Lou Lamoriello, running the team, and two new owners in Jon...

Tage Thompson - The Next Ones: NHL 2016 Draft Prospect Profile

March 15th, 2016 Tage Thompson 2015-16 Team: University of Connecticut (#29) Date of birth: October 30th, 1997 Place of birth: Oyster Bay, New York Ht: 6'5" Wt: 185 lbs. Shoots: Right Position: C/RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2016 1st year eligible Twitter: @TThompson_97 THW The Next Ones Ranking (February): 26 Other...

Matt Carkner Adjusts To Life In Long Island

July 31st, 2013 After spending five seasons in the Ottawa Senators’ organization, Matt Carkner took his talents to Long Island last season after signing a three-year deal with the New York Islanders. While his season was cut short because of the lockout and a hip injury, Carkner was still able to adjust to the busy life in New York, something he was...

New York Islanders Midseason Report Card

March 11th, 2013 With the Islanders having passed the halfway mark of the season, many hockey fans might not have expected to see New York three points out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Even though the Islanders have been inconsistent over their first 26 games of the season, they have shown an ability to play at a highly competitive...

Is Jack Capuano the Right Head Coach for the New York Islanders?

April 5th, 2012 The New York Islanders are headed toward their fifth straight season without a playoff berth. Ever since Wade Dubielewicz and the Islanders made the playoffs on the last day of the 2006-2007 NHL season, the team has failed to qualify for the post-season. More notably, the New York Islanders last made the playoffs when they had...