Posts About "Long Island"

NHL Legend Bill Torrey & His Islanders Legacy

May 15th, 2018 When Bill Torrey sat down for what was supposed to be a five-minute interview, it didn't go as scripted. You see, Mr. Torrey always had stories to tell, ranging from his time with his first team, the Oakland Seals, or his last and longest-tenured team, the Florida Panthers. But, the best stories - the ones most people wanted to hear -...

Dreaming of the Islanders Return to Long Island

July 26th, 2016 Ever since the New York Islanders left Long Island, the entire fan base, and most residents have been hoping for a return. To put it mildly, it seemed like a long shot. Even with the new ownership group of Scott Malkin and Jonathan Ledecky, the talk of moving the team back to Long Island was very quiet at best. With the recent news of a...

Film Review - Hockey Barn: Long Island

January 19th, 2015 For the last four-plus decades, New York Islanders fans have called the Nassau Coliseum their second home. Dubbed with various monikers over its years of existence, "Fort Neverlose" has truly been resurrected during the Islanders' final season in the Town of Hempstead. Moving a little more than 20 miles west, the Islanders will open...

TGIF DraftKings Musings: This Is No Goodbye

April 26th, 2013 All that we ask for is a chance. That goes for anything in life. Few people gave the New York Islanders any hope or prayer in making the playoffs. Yet, it seemed like every single transaction helped. Sometimes you really cannot make this up if one even tried. DraftKings Noticed The Rising On Long Island All anyone knows in daily...