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.
Can the NHL Pull off a 48 Game Season in 2020-21?
The National Hockey League is under tremendous circumstances for the near future. The pandemic left the NHL scrambling for a solution to play during the crisis, and the league was
Read MoreNHL Reverse Retro Jerseys Adidas Analysis
Over the past few weeks, reports have emerged that NHL teams will be adding a fourth jersey to their lineup. These jerseys, referred to as “Reverse Retro” uniforms, will make
Read MoreHow the Islanders Can Help Noah Dobson Take the Next Step
The New York Islanders’ defense is in a peculiar situation. As a result of the team’s cap crunch, defenseman Devon Toews was traded to the Colorado Avalanche for two second-round
Read MoreCritiquing New NHL Uniforms in 2020 Offseason
The offseason in the NHL is a very interesting time. After awarding the Stanley Cup, the league enters the draft and free agency phase of the year. Rumors of extensions
Read MoreWill The NHL Allow Fans In The Future?
The National Hockey League (NHL) season just came to a close and the speculation now begins as to how the next season will work. Questions such as when will the
Read MoreAn Islanders Icon: Thank You, Thomas Greiss
A monumental playoff run has come to an end, and it likely means the end of an era in net. Thomas Greiss has been an member of the Islanders for
Read More2020 Stanley Cup Final Preview: What Do the Writers Think?
After a month and a half of battles in the Toronto and Edmonton bubbles, the NHL is down to the final two teams in the quest for the Stanley Cup.
Read MoreEastern Conference Final Preview Game 6: Islanders vs. Lightning
After Jordan Eberle saved the New York Islanders’ season in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final, New York will have a chance to extend their season in Game 6
Read MoreMatt Martin Making a Push for a Contract From the Islanders
The Islanders are in the midst of a playoff run 27 years in the making, and the team is getting contributions from all throughout the lineup. Mat Barzal has elevated
Read MoreEastern Conference Final Game 3 Preview: Islanders vs Lightning
After a heartbreaking, last-second loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Islanders will look to get back on track in Game 3 of the series
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