Author: Drive4Five
Success Means More to the Islanders Now More Then Ever
The year is 1983 and the New York Islanders are on the brink of clinching their fourth straight Stanley Cup. If you went around the NHL and asked every player
Read More7 Thoughts: Free Agency Took An Interesting, Unexpected Turn
1. The Islanders need to have one arena to call home and not two. Not only is it weird for the fans and the players, but it hurts the Islanders
Read MoreDestination Hockey: Episode Three with Patrick Dowd
The Islanders made some headlines the last few days, missing out on Artemi Panarin but re-signing their captain. And this is just the beginning. Last week on Destination Hockey, Patrick
Read MoreA Star, A Mensch, A Hero: Thank You Robin Lehner
Dear Robin Lehner, You are a hero. Robin Lehner, you have done something no athlete has done before. You told your story, confessing a chronicle of pain that ate away
Read MoreA Captain in Every Way: Thank You Anders Lee
Had you left, I was prepared to thank you for your time on the Island. I could not be more glad that this will not come true. However, here is
Read MoreYear #2 of Two Arenas
Every year towards the end of June, the NHL schedule is released. Fans are always excited to see when their team will be playing their rivals and other opponents. But
Read MoreDestination Hockey: Episode Two with Josh Yohe
This week, on Destination Hockey. The one-and-only Josh Yohe joined me to dive into the Penguins offseason. How are they recovering after being swept by the Islanders? It is safe
Read MoreDestination Hockey: Episode One with Randy Hahn
Our radio show, Destination Hockey, is back. For our first episode, I dispelled some Islanders rumors and told the story of an unfortunate trip to the emergency room. Additionally, a
Read MoreIslanders Pull a Fast One, Go off the Board and Get Their Guy
After what seemed like a millennium of picks, false hopes of trades, and speculation, the Islanders finally were on the clock for the 23rd pick of the 2019 NHL Entry
Read MoreWhat’s the Plan For the Islanders Second Line Center?
As we near the NHL Draft and free agency, the Islanders fan base doesn’t have a clear picture of GM Lou Lamoriello’s plan for the short-term future. Most called this
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