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.

Is Barry Trotz Coaching the New York Islanders Too Much?

As the Islanders have endured a tailspin in the homestretch of the 2021 NHL season, things have become concerning in the organization. Questions are emerging if they can truly compete

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Breaking Down the NHL East Division Playoff Picture

The 2021 NHL season is just under a month away from it’s tentative completion. Although this season has been one unlike any other, one thing remains constant this season: there

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Should the Islanders Add Defenseman at the Trade Deadline?

The trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Islanders have already made their mark on the open market. On Wednesday, April 7, the Islanders acquired Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac

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Ranking the Top Goals By Mathew Barzal in 2021

The thing that can set hockey apart from other sports in North America is the show-stopping plays. Whenever a skater makes a highlight reel deke or a goalie pulls off

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Who Should Be the Islanders’ Starting Goalie?

As the Islanders continue their 2021 season, a lot of their success has been due to the goaltenders. While the Islanders have been known as a defense-based team since Barry

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Where Should Kieffer Bellows Be in the Islanders’ Lineup?

After the New York Islanders captain Anders Lee went down to injury, the team is in need of a forward to step up. While Oliver Wahlstrom has played his part

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One Year After Coronavirus Shut Down the NHL

As March 12, 2020 approached, things seemed normal in the sports realm. The coronavirus was just starting to take a grip on the globe, but the NHL and the sports

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Islanders’ Reverse Retro Jersey Review After Its Debut

As National Hockey League teams across North America have rolled out their Reverse Retro uniforms, the Islanders joined the party on Saturday night. In their contest against the Buffalo Sabres,

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What Has Helped the Success of Islanders’ Oliver Wahlstrom?

With the Islanders one of eight teams in a very competitive East Division, the team was in need of a few breakouts to put themselves over the top. Noah Dobson

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Where Can the NHL Go Outdoors After Lake Tahoe?

Over the weekend, the NHL held the inaugural NHL Outdoors event at Lake Tahoe. The league invited the Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Colorado Avalanche to play

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