2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist THW Archives | March 2, 2021 Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
The Worst First Overall Draft Picks in NHL History Josh Bell | January 7, 2021 Ever since the NHL Draft began in 1963, NHL teams have been utilizing it as the main way to bring in talent to their teams. For the teams that have…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Revisiting the 2010-11 Goalie Carousel James Nichols | December 19, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Greg Boysen | September 12, 2020 On this date, one of the greatest National Hockey League defensemen ever made history even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his…
Top 10 Worst Mike Milbury Moves Jon Zella | May 20, 2020 Mike Milbury has long been a flamboyant and interesting figure in the NHL. From his time as a player, when he jumped into the MSG stands and beat a fan…
Rick DiPietro: Life After Hockey James Nichols | May 1, 2020 The year is 2000 and the New York Islanders have the first-overall selection in the NHL Entry Draft. Rick DiPietro, out of Boston University, is selected first overall and becomes…
3 New England Prospects Picked No. 1 Overall in the Draft Scott Roche | April 10, 2020 Being drafted first overall is a memory that lasts a lifetime. There have been 56 players with the honor of being the top pick in the NHL Draft. Of those…
Top 3 Goalies in Islanders History Bill Afonso | September 2, 2019 The New York Islanders have played 46 seasons in the NHL, and in that time 51 different individuals have suited up at the goaltender position. Throughout that history, goaltending has…
Top 5 Goalies from 2000 NHL Draft Shane Sander | October 13, 2017 The 2000 NHL Draft is one of the more infamous drafts in NHL history. The New York Islanders made history by picking a goaltender first overall. It was the first…
The Biggest Draft Busts in NHL History: 2000-10 Brett Slawson | November 24, 2015 Each June, NHL teams look forward to the opportunity of drafting exciting and highly talented new players to their respective organizations. Of course, those selected in earlier rounds are determined…
5 Biggest Busts in NHL Draft History: 2000-2010 Devin Slawson | June 23, 2015 With the 2015 NHL Entry Draft commencing this Friday, June 26, fans are looking to mock drafts to see who their team’s new future superstar will be. At this point,…
Called Up to the Show: Hockey Players and Rock Stars Tabatha Patterson | March 5, 2015 In many ways, a hockey game plays out like a song. Each member must participate in the harmonious rhythm to find success together. Each game possesses its own timbre and…
