Author: Ben Baruch
Born and raised on Long Island. Isles fan since 2009. Studying journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Islanders’ Latest COVID-19 Outbreak Likely Their Last
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 has and will continue to spread rapidly through sports teams like the New York Islanders, who are dealing with yet another outbreak of the virus.
Read MoreHas Anthony Beauvillier Turned a Corner for the Islanders?
After going 14 straight games without a point, Islanders forward Anthony Beauvillier appears to have turned a corner. He scored the game-winning goal on Thursday against the Boston Bruins and
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Is No Longer the Islanders’ Starter
It’s safe to assume that the Islanders’ plan was to eventually transition Semyon Varlamov from the starting goalie to the backup. But the transition probably came sooner than anyone on
Read MoreOliver Wahlstrom’s Goal More Skillful Than Trevor Zegras’
Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras broke the internet Tuesday night when he alley-ooped the puck over the net and forward Sonny Milano batted it out of the air for a
Read MoreWhat Will the Islanders’ Lineup Look Like Post COVID-19?
It looks like the Islanders’ lineup is almost back to full health after a nasty bout with COVID-19. The pandemic forced eight regular players – including Casey Cizikas, the most
Read MoreCOVID-19 Led to the Worst Case Scenario for the Islanders
How unlucky can a hockey team get? I write this column seeking the best way to cope with such disappointing play on the ice. Who can I blame? I can’t
Read MoreIs UBS Arena Really Ready for Saturday’s Home Opener?
It seems like an open secret that UBS Arena won’t be fully complete when fans enter the building for Saturday’s home opener. MSG Network’s Shannon Hogan toured the arena this
Read MoreOpinion: Parking Is Going to Be a Mess at UBS Arena
UBS Arena might have the most convoluted parking scheme of any professional sports arena I’ve ever been to. Three exits get you to three distinct parking lots. If you get
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Wasn’t the Problem in Minnesota
Semyon Varlamov made his first start of the season in Minnesota Sunday night, but the Islanders dropped the game 5-2. Varlamov was in the net for three of those goals.
Read MoreRyan Pulock Contract Extension is a Bargain
What a steal. The New York Islanders and defenseman Ryan Pulock reportedly agreed on an eight-year contract extension Wednesday night. TSN insider Darren Dreger initially reported the news. His new
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