Author: Matthew Page
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.
2021 NHL Season Predictions: Central Division
While the division teams and names will be different, one of the divisions will remain. The Central Division, even with different teams in the fold, are getting ready to begin
Read More2021 NHL Season Predictions: East Division
With a 56-game season approved by the NHL Players’ Association, the 2021 NHL season is set to begin in the coming weeks. While it is exciting to see hockey return
Read MoreHow the Islanders Can Keep Johnny Boychuk Around
The Islanders received unexpected news in November when Johnny Boychuk announced he was retiring from the NHL. After playing 13 seasons of NHL hockey, seven of them with the Islanders,
Read MoreWhat Could an Islanders 50th Anniversary Jersey Look Like?
The 2021-22 NHL season is a big one for the New York Islanders organization. The primary highlight is that it will be the team’s first year at UBS Arena in
Read MoreRevisiting NHL Reverse Retro Predictions: Pacific Edition
After revisiting our NHL Reverse Retro predictions in the Central, our final division to cover is the Pacific. The division had several interesting choices available, and most of them did
Read MoreRevisiting NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Predictions: Central Edition
With our NHL Reverse Retro predictions revisited from the Eastern Conference, we now shift our focus to the Western Conference, particularly the Central Division. The Central had several great looks
Read MoreJohnny Boychuk’s Career is Over After Eye Injury
The Islanders organization announced upsetting news on Wednesday that defenseman Johnny Boychuk ended his career due to an injury during the previous season. Boychuk, 36, was on the Islanders’ roster
Read MoreRevisiting NHL Reverse Retro Predictions: Atlantic Edition
After revisiting our predictions for the Reverse Retro NHL jerseys in the Metropolitan Division, we now turn our attention to the Atlantic division. With three of the “Original Six” teams
Read MoreRevisiting NHL Reverse Retro Jersey Predictions: Metropolitan
With the NHL a few days removed from unveiling its Reverse Retro uniforms, certain fanbases have gone back through time to see if the uniforms picked were the right call.
Read MoreFive Potential Islanders Expansion Draft Trade Candidates
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a significant impact on the financial situation of several National Hockey League teams. With a flat salary cap, several teams are in cap crunches and
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