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Posts About "Pat Lafontaine"

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1

October 1st, 2020 Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in National Hockey League history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The greatest coach ever returned to the bench to lead another team to the promised land. There were new captains named, plenty of trades and even a retirement. 99 Heads...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29

September 29th, 2020 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named and Canada claimed victory in yet another big international tournament. LaFontaine Opens on Broadway The New York Rangers acquired future Hockey Hall of Famer Pat Lafontaine, on...
New York Islanders’ 50-Goal Scorers

New York Islanders’ 50-Goal Scorers

August 10th, 2020 The NHL came to Long Island in 1972, and unlike some teams, it didn't take long for them to get their franchise's first 50-goal scorer. In just six seasons, the New York Islanders would have their first player crack the milestone. As it turns out, that player would go on to hit the 50-goal plateau nine times – the most of any...
Top 5 Islanders Goals of All Time

Top 5 Islanders Goals of All Time

August 2nd, 2020 Despite the ups and downs, the New York Islanders have had some memorable goals since their inception in 1972. From incredible comebacks to Stanley Cup-clinching performances, this franchise has provided its fans with plenty of memories from some of its most electrifying players. Here, we'll cover five of the most iconic and important...
5 Most Electrifying Islanders in Franchise History

5 Most Electrifying Islanders in Franchise History

July 30th, 2020 With a strong playoff run in the the near rearview mirror, it's worth a look back at the top five most electrifying players in New York Islanders franchise history. These are stars that changed the momentum of games with goals, hits, saves and overall explosiveness. For context, legends such as Bobby Orr, Pavel Bure, Paul Kariya and...
Best Islanders From Around the World

Best Islanders From Around the World

July 27th, 2020 Through 48 years in the NHL, the New York Islanders have had some of the best players ever to play the game. They are also a very diverse team with many different players coming from around the world. Let us take a look at the best player to play for the Islanders from each country and what impact they made not only with New York, but...
Today in Hockey History: June 8

Today in Hockey History: June 8

June 8th, 2020 June 8 is mostly remembered for two things; plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes. Also, one of the most memorable Entry Drafts in National Hockey League history took place on this date. Stanley Cup Final Moments The Florida Panthers hosted their first-ever Stanley Cup Final game on June 8, 1996. Ray...
Sabres with 100-Point Seasons

Sabres with 100-Point Seasons

June 7th, 2020 Reaching the 100-point mark is a special feat for NHL players. It's an outstanding offensive achievement that speaks to talent, consistency and determination. The century club has long been the gold standard for scoring. It’s an exclusive club, started by Boston Bruins’ forward Phil Esposito who scored 126 points (49 goals and 77...
Today in Hockey History: May 1

Today in Hockey History: May 1

May 1st, 2020 The calendar flips over from April to May, which usually means more Stanley Cup playoff moments in the National Hockey League. Some of the “Original Six” franchises celebrated big moments on this date, including one very surprising stat. May Day is Big in Montreal May 1 has been a big date in the history of the Montreal...
New York Islanders With 100-Point Seasons

New York Islanders With 100-Point Seasons

April 17th, 2020 The New York Islanders are a storied franchise, even if most the significant parts of their story are in the late 1970s and early '80s. Their 19-straight playoff series wins will likely never be surpassed and the cast of players from that era remains at the center of the Islanders' universe and the record books. That includes players...
Buffalo Sabres' 50-Goal Scorers

Buffalo Sabres' 50-Goal Scorers

February 10th, 2020 The statistical milestone of 50 goals scored in an NHL season has been an elusive and formidable target. Those who have reached the plateau join an elite club. And while there’s a little bit of magic to the number 50, some players have risen above that to even higher levels. They’ve smashed through the 60, 70, 80 and even 90-goal...
The New York Islanders Exclusive 40-Goal Club

The New York Islanders Exclusive 40-Goal Club

December 15th, 2019 In the New York Islanders' last game of the 2017-18 season, Anders Lee scored his 40th goal becoming the first Islander to reach that milestone since the 2006-07 season. He joined an exclusive club as one of only 12 players to accomplish this feat while wearing an Islander uniform. The other 11 Islanders on that list include Stanley...
New York Islanders' All-Time Starting Lineup

New York Islanders' All-Time Starting Lineup

December 1st, 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, though they consist of players from the dynasty-era in the early 1980s. Recent articles about all-time rosters got me thinking about the Islanders, but I decided to narrow it down to...
Did Women's Hockey Forget the Declaration of Principles?

Did Women's Hockey Forget the Declaration of Principles?

July 17th, 2019 Dr. Dorothy Height, a revolutionary leader in the Civil Rights Movement once stated: “Without service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.” To what extent do those in the hockey community ask...
Life & Times of Sabres' Equipment Manager Rip Simonick

Life & Times of Sabres' Equipment Manager Rip Simonick

January 12th, 2018 This story was originally filed in Nov. of 2016, we think it's still a great read for hockey fans. Even before the Buffalo Sabres were awarded an NHL franchise in 1970, Rip was there. When the Sabres battled the Philadelphia Flyers in the Stanley Cup Final in 1975, and then again the Dallas Stars in 1999, there was Rip. Chances are,...
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