Joey McAuliffe is a passionate Islander fan pursuing a Masters of Accounting in Buffalo, NY. His favorite player of all time is Jordan Eberle. He has followed the team closely since 2014, but he began regularly attending games during the 2006 season. Outside of hockey, Joey loves music and the Buffalo Bills.

Bridgeport Islanders Finally Snap Losing Skid Against Checkers

The Bridgeport Islanders have played brutal hockey lately, entering the weekend on an eight-game losing streak. However, the B-Isles gave their fans a present just before the holiday break, splitting

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Islanders at the World Juniors: Four Prospects to Watch in Ottawa

With Christmas just around the corner, one of hockey’s greatest traditions grows closer. On Dec 26, IIHF’s World Junior Championship (WJC) will begin. Ten nations will compete for gold with

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Telescope Talk: Danny Nelson Glowing, If Not Shining

The 2023 draft class for the New York Islanders flew under the radar, as the team traded its first-round pick for Bo Horvat. Without a first-rounder, the Isles still added

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Finding Hockey Joy Beyond the Islanders’ Struggles

The New York Islanders are off to one of their worst starts since the 2013-14 season. Their third-period goal differential ranks among the NHL’s worst. Both their power play and

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As The Season Goes On, Alex Jefferies Grows Inevitable

The Bridgeport Islanders (B-Isles) continue to struggle this season, much like in 2023-24. These issues largely stem from the Islanders’ lack of impactful prospects on their AHL roster. Despite this,

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The Disturbing Decline of Ryan Pulock

On June 19, 2021, Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock made what will likely be the play of his career. Leading Game 4 of the 2021 Conference Final 3-2, Pulock blocked a

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Shesterkin’s Payday Highlights Sorokin’s Bargain Contract

The New York Rangers recently announced a series of major transactions that sent shockwaves through the NHL. First, they traded captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks. Then, they signed

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It’s Getting Late Early For William Dufour

The Bridgeport Islanders, like many AHL teams, feature a mix of young NHL hopefuls and grizzled veterans who likely won’t see regular NHL ice time again. For the hopefuls, it’s

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Just Look At The Flowers, Casey Cizikas

Casey Cizikas famously said “I’m going to die an Islander” after signing a six-year, $15 million contract following the 2020-21 season. When Cizikas inked that deal, fans of the New

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Telescope Talk: Xavier Veilleux

Telescope Talk highlights prospects, especially late-round picks, who are years away from potentially impacting the NHL — if they ever make it. These players may not be top-tier prospects, but

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