Author: Ben Baruch
Born and raised on Long Island. Isles fan since 2009. Studying journalism at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Islanders Fans Criticize Reverse Retro Jersey
The NHL released each team’s reverse retro jersey on Monday, but a few Islanders fans gave theirs a lot of pushback. “It’s lame,” Judas Patrikeyev said. “For something that’s supposed
Read MoreSome Depth Goalies the Islanders Could Sign
The Islanders’ top priority right now is re-signing Mathew Barzal; however, the depth in goal is shallower than it should be. Here are some backup goalies the Islanders could make
Read MoreReport: Mathew Barzal Contract Could Be Team-Friendly
According to a recent update, the impending Mathew Barzal contract could be team-friendly, allowing him to stay on Long Island. After the Islanders signed Ryan Pulock on Wednesday, the team has
Read MoreOpinion: Patrik Laine and the Islanders Are a Bad Match
The “fantasy” of having Patrik Laine on the Islanders is more of a nightmare to me. His ludicrous multi-goal games simply hide his inconsistency, laziness and other issues any competent
Read MoreBest NHL Free Agent Goalies and Trade Targets in 2020
The 2020 goalie market may be the hottest in recent memory. There are many NHL free agent goalies as well as others who could be traded before the puck drops
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov and Carter Hart Square Off in Round 2
Semyon Varlamov and Carter Hart will face each other in the Round 2 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It is a matchup between a seasoned veteran and a rising
Read MoreIslanders and Semyon Varlamov Blank Flyers in Game 1
Semyon Varlamov became the first goalie in Islanders history to record back to back playoff shutouts as the Islanders cruised to a 4-0 victory in Game 1 against the Flyers
Read MoreBraden Holtby and Semyon Varlamov Square Off in Round 1
It’s been nearly 10 years since both Braden Holtby and Semyon Varlamov played for the Washington Capitals. Now they’re facing each other for the first time in the Stanley Cup
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov, Defense Shine in Qualifier
Semyon Varlamov played so well in the qualifying round that made everyone forget that he hadn’t played a postseason game in seven years. Semyon Varlamov battled Sergei Bobrovsky in a
Read MoreSome NHL Teams Travel Far More than they Should
NHL teams didn’t travel much in 1917. There were only four NHL teams when the league was founded, all in Canada. It took 50 years for the league to expand
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