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.

NHL Bubble Has Been Done Remarkably Well

The NHL bubble is the place to be. Due to travel concerns created by COVID-19, the NHL decided its return to play plan would take place in two different hub

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ECF Post Game 1 Preview: Islanders vs. Lightning

After defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in seven games, the New York Islanders advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 1993. However, in order to advance to

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Nelson, Islanders Push Flyers to the Brink in Game 4 Win

After the New York Islanders took a 2-1 series lead over the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, August 29, the goal for the Isles was to push Philadelphia to the brink of

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau Has Shown His Worth in the Playoffs

When the NHL Trade Deadline came on February 24, the Islanders were a decent team. The defensive structure was still sturdy, and it was supplemented by adding Andy Greene in

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Islanders vs. Flyers

Following the completion of round one of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the New York Islanders will face the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the postseason in Toronto.

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Islanders-Capitals First Round Matchup Confirmed

After the completion of the Capitals-Bruins Stanley Cup Qualifiers Round Robin game, it is confirmed that the New York Islanders will face the Washington Capitals in the first round of

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Western Conference Round Robin: Playoff Preview

One of the unique quirks about the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs is that the top-four seeds in the tournament will not play in a qualifier series like the bottom-eight. The

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Comparing Active Islanders to New York Baseball Players

After much turmoil in negotiations on a return to play plan, the MLB is finally coming back from the COVID-19 pause. 30 MLB teams, including New York’s own Yankees and

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2020 NHL Playoffs Will Miss These 10 Great Atmospheres

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are often referred to as the greatest playoffs in all of pro sports. 16 teams enter the tournament with the chance of hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup

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Ilya Sorokin Signs Contract With New York Islanders

Ilya Sorokin has signed a one-year, entry-level contract (ELC) with the New York Islanders. The move comes on the day when Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) prospects were allowed to sign

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