Jiggs McDonald Talks Isles Season, Future and More Patrick Hickey Jr. | June 16, 2016 TheHockeyWriters.com chats with NHL Hall of Fame broadcaster Jiggs McDonald, who discusses the 2015-16 New York Islanders and the plethora of questions surrounding the organization from pending free agents Matt…
This Summer’s Top 10 Underrated Free Agent Targets Tony Wolak | June 1, 2016 In case you haven’t heard, Steven Stamkos is set to become a free agent this summer. The same goes for Kyle Okposo, Eric Staal, Keith Yandle, and Milan Lucic. But…
Islanders 3 Key Free Agents Christopher Lizza | May 10, 2016 Well we are now into the off-season for the New York Islanders. The Islanders have three key free agents who become unrestricted on July 1st. New York has to make…
The Summer Of Uncertainty Begins For The Islanders Noel Fogelman | May 9, 2016 The Islanders quest for their fifth Stanley Cup ended on a whimper in Tampa Sunday. Now begins perhaps their most crucial offseason in a long time. What’s For Certain The…
Islanders Season Comes to a Close Christopher Lizza | May 9, 2016 The reality of the NHL Playoffs is when all is said and done, only one team can go home happy. The other reality is how quickly the season ends for…
Regressions and Rebounds on the Islanders’ Horizon Will Burchfield | January 30, 2016 Besides being a lull in the schedule that the fans hate, a recess for a game that no one cares about and an excuse for the league to pander to…
Islanders Currently Have a High Nielsen Rating Noel Fogelman | November 17, 2015 Believe it or not, Mike Milbury’s presence is still felt on this New York Islanders team. “Mad Mike’s” most successful draft pick is currently having a solid start to the…
With Barzal Closing in, Will Okposo or Nielsen be Voted off the Island? Christopher Lizza | October 6, 2015 There is no question since opening night of the 2015 draft that Matthew Barzal has surprised the New York Islanders many times in a good way. The Islanders’ front office, led…
Do the Islanders Sign Their 3 Key UFAs ? Christopher Lizza | September 26, 2015 Going into this season, the New York Islanders have three key players who are on the final year of their contracts. As it stands now, all three will be unrestricted…
Islanders Questions Heading Into Training Camp Christopher Lizza | September 12, 2015 Believe it or not, we are counting down the days until NHL training camps open. In regards to the New York Islanders, they are essentially bringing back the same team.…
Q & A with Frans Nielsen of the New York Islanders Dan Rice | April 9, 2015 When The Hockey Writers spoke with New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen three weeks ago his team was in a far more comfortable playoff position than they are at press…
The Evolution Of Frans Nielsen Anatoliy Metter | December 3, 2014 He’s always been very serious and very driven. I’m not at all surprised that he’s reached his goal. I remember when he was a kid, and we’d watch Herning’s games…