I am a first year student at Hofstra University and an avid Islanders fan. I have been writing for Drive4Five since March 2020. My family has been season ticket holders for the team since 2016, and hockey is my favorite sport. As I expand my knowledge in the field of Journalism, I am writing to express my love for the Islanders and the NHL.

What Is an Ideal Record for the Islanders’ Opening Road Trip?

While the 2021-22 New York Islanders season will be historic for the opening of UBS Arena in Belmont, it will also be historic on the road as well. While the

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The Islanders and Zach Parise: A Deal 46 Years in the Making

After what felt like an eternity, Zach Parise confirmed he had a contract in place with the New York Islanders on Wednesday. The announcement came after the team re-signed four

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Who Should Replace Nick Leddy on Islanders’ Defense?

As the New York Islanders prepare for the 2021-22 season, there has been much turnover in the first weeks of the offseason. A key piece to the Islanders’ defense, Nick

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Why the Islanders Shouldn’t Trade for Vladimir Tarasenko

There are questions about what the missing piece is to put the Islanders into the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions again, and it could

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The Tampa Bay Lightning: The Islanders’ Boogeyman

The New York Islanders are once again among the final four teams in the 2021 NHL Playoffs. They defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins in the opening round in six games and

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Noah Dobson Improving His Game During Playoffs

As the New York Islanders once again go deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Noah Dobson has emerged as an unexpected but important contributor to the team. The forward group

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The Islanders Need To Keep Pending Free Agent Casey Cizikas

The recent era of Islanders hockey has seen its share of impact players. Josh Bailey has remained a loyal piece to the Islanders organization who has a knack for big

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Old and New Faces Contributing to Islanders’ Playoff Success

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are well underway, and the New York Islanders are experiencing great playoff success once again. The team knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins in round one and

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2021 NHL Playoffs: First-Round Matchups to Watch

The 2021 NHL regular season is in the books, and 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here. 16 teams will enter the grueling four-round tournament, where all but one team will

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UBS Arena Tour Shows Exciting Progress of Isles’ New Home

As the New York Islanders await the opening of UBS Arena, fans are beginning to get a taste of what is to come through tour opportunities. I got to experience

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