In a ground-breaking interview with Brett Cyrgalis of the New York Post, Joshua Ho-Sang once again expressed doubt in the Islanders' intentions. After a mediocre preseason, Ho-Sang was sent down to Bridgeport to start the season, where he argues he is being treated unfairly. “They tell me they want me to be a top-six forward up …
Week Review: The Islanders have been the victim of poor scheduling. The team played only eight games in the last three weeks. In that time, the team has shown signs of them playing like an elite team in a matchup against the Kings in a 7-2 win, but have shown signs of the "same old …
February 28th. Nassau Coliseum. John Tavares makes his return. Yesterday, the Islanders made headlines by moving their matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs from Barclays Center to the Coliseum. The Washington Capitals come to town the following day, and prior to the switch, those two games would have been the only back-to-back where the Islanders …
We are back for the 2018-19 season, and the Islanders prospects are back out on the ice and putting up points! Here are the current point totals, as of October 22nd, 2018: AHL: LW Otto Koivula- 4 Games, 0-0-0, 0 PIM, +2 LW Kieffer Bellows- 7 Games, 1-2-3, 4 PIM, -3 LW Michael Dal Colle- 7 Games, …
The Islanders never had the largest fanbase. Nevertheless, at least from what I've seen throughout the years I've supported this team, we tend to be a very passionate one. Sometimes, that passion leads us to say things that may be overly drastic and uncalled for. The late Charles Wang owned the Islanders during some of …
Continue reading The Late Charles Wang Leaves Behind an Important Legacy in Isles’ History
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers season has begun, but is not off to a great start. After four games, the Sound Tigers are 1-2-1. Even though it is early, is it time to be concerned? Who was good? Travis St. Denis looked really strong going up and down the ice, making some nice plays. Although his size …
Continue reading Sound Tigers Spotlight: Reason To Be Concerned?
As we are only six games into the new NHL season, the 3-3-0 New York Islanders are wrapping up their annual California road trip tonight as they take on the San Jose Predators for the second and final time this year... we love you Butch! The last time the two teams met was on Columbus …
Continue reading Game of the Month: Islanders @ Sharks 10/20/18 Game Preview
John Tavares is a Maple Leaf. There, I said it. And instead of hiding from that, I am going to talk about it. For many New York sports fans born in the last 15 years, John Tavares and David Wright defined their childhood. However, this year, many fans felt that their childhoods came to end …
Just after three games of Islanders hockey this season, it is already apparent that the Islanders look like a new team. They not only have a new identity, they have a new system and new faces in leadership roles. Penalty Kill Last year, the Islanders finished with one of the worst penalty kill records in …
Continue reading Barry Trotz’s Immense Impact on the Islanders
Every Thursday, I will preview the Islanders week ahead. Here is my first Week Preview: 10/11-10/17! The New York Islanders finished last week with a record of 2-1-0. The Islanders ended the week with a strong 4-0 win against the Sharks in Robin Lehner's debut with the team. After defeating the Sharks, the Islanders had a …
