Author: Ben Baruch
Born and raised on Long Island. Isles fan since 2009. Studying journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
A Goaltender's Perspective on the Islanders Defense
If you thought the New York Islanders defense couldn’t possibly get any worse, think again. Not only are the Isles last in the league in terms of goals against per
Read MoreA Year After He's Hired, Should Weight be on the Hot Seat?
Last night, I was at the Isles vs. Devils game and I saw firsthand the defensive woes of our team. Since opening night, the fact that this team is not
Read MoreNew York Islanders Goaltending: Solutions for a 45-Year Struggle
Jaroslav Halak is one of the top five goaltenders in New York Islanders history; that’s a fact. Just look at the numbers. He owns the highest recorded save percentage of
Read MoreBehind the Numbers: November 2017
I don’t think anyone around the league predicted the Islanders becoming an offensive juggernaut this year. Tavares was expected to be a point per game player, but two months into
Read MoreDrive4Five Mailbag: Episode One
Welcome to Drive4Five’s monthly mailbag. In this new segment, we will answer any question posed to us this past week. You can always submit questions to @drive4fiveblog. All you have
Read MoreJoke's on You Sakic, We Don't Need Duchene Anymore
It’s hard to believe that just four months ago the Islanders were seriously interested in Matt Duchene. What was going through Snow’s mind? We don’t need a second line
Read MoreBehind the Numbers: October 2017
Let’s not sugarcoat what has happened so far this NHL season for the New York Islanders. The fact that we are in a playoff spot is something that every Islanders
Read MoreGame Recap: Islanders 6, Sabres 3
Any coach would expect a strong game after a tough loss. The Islanders delivered. The team scored two shorthanded goals en route to a 6-3 victory in the 2017-2018 home
Read MoreGame Recap: Islanders 0, Blue Jackets 5
What a preseason it was. The Islanders won the exhibition season, compiling a 6-0-2 record during over the half-month span. It included exciting games at the Nassau Coliseum, Webster Bank
Read MoreNHLers Aren't Going to Kneel for the Anthem, Right?
[twitter-follow screen_name=’drive4five_’] This past Sunday, the entire country watched as NFL players and even some owners united arm in arm, kneeling during the national anthem. It sparked from a rally
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