Possible Kovalchuk Destinations Jesse Kinney | May 20, 2017 There have been numerous reports for the past month or so that Ilya Kovalchuk wants to return to the NHL. Those reports have been confirmed by New Jersey Devils’ general…
Islanders Statistician Eric Hornick Talks Isles Season, Future Patrick Hickey Jr. | May 1, 2017 The Hockey Writers chatted with longtime Islanders home game statistician Eric Hornick, who discussed the Islanders 2017-18 season. Breaking down all the pluses and negatives, Hornick let us know the…
The Great Sabres Rebuild of 2007 Ryan Wolfe | April 27, 2017 Note: This article is based on pure speculation, thanks in part to some working with revisionist history. We are aware that most of this scenario is highly unlikely to have…
Hope on the Horizon for Hockey’s Hapless: Eastern Conference Chris O'Reilly | April 26, 2017 The 2016-17 regular season is officially a distant memory. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are in full swing, and for many hockey fans, this is the most exciting time of the…
Tavares Will Never Score 100 Points in a Season Patrick Hickey Jr. | April 20, 2017 John Tavares is the New York Islanders’ best player. There’s no disputing that. As a matter of fact, he’s a guy the team would love to lock up for the…
How Isles Can Improve in 2018 Patrick Hickey Jr. | April 17, 2017 The New York Islanders missed the playoffs this season by one point. That’s a tough pill to swallow. Add in how hot they ended the season, with six consecutive wins,…
Not Too Long a Weight; Isles Pick Doug Jim Cerny | April 12, 2017 Three days ago, Doug Weight used the following words to describe his tenure as interim head coach of the New York Islanders this season: “exhilarating, challenging, fun, very fortunate.” What…
Making Sense of the Eastern Conference Wild Card Picture Steven DiOssi | April 8, 2017 The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday to stay alive in the Eastern Conference playoff push with just one game left in the regular season. At…
London Knights’ History of First-Round NHL Talent Andrew Forbes | March 16, 2017 They seem to be among the best in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Canadian Hockey League (CHL) on a yearly basis. Even after losing arguably their three best offensive…
Recap: Canucks Do Maple Leafs No Favours Against Islanders Trevor Beggs | March 10, 2017 You knew it was going to be a weird evening when this started happening. Go Canucks!!!!!! — Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) March 10, 2017 Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs were…
Preview: Toews Plays 700th Game as Blackhawks Host Islanders Brandon Share-Cohen | March 3, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders face off Friday at the United Center for the second time this season. The Blackhawks came away with a win in the first…
Sharks Deadline Plan: Big Fish or Nothing Zeke | February 27, 2017 The San Jose Sharks sit comfortably atop the Pacific Division with the regular season now entering the home stretch. At this point, the Sharks should prepare for the playoffs. But with…