Category: Editorials
Charles Wang Leaves Behind an Important Legacy in Isles’ History
The late Charles Wang owned the Islanders during some of the most difficult times this historic franchise has been through and was a victim of a passionate fanbase. The Islanders
Read MoreA Decision That Changed Everything
John Tavares is a Maple Leaf. There, I said it. And instead of hiding from that, I am going to talk about it. For many New York sports fans born
Read MoreBarry Trotz's Immense Impact on the Islanders
Just after three games of Islanders hockey this season, it is already apparent that the Islanders look like a new team. They not only have a new identity, they have
Read MoreWhere Does Andrew Ladd Fit in The Islander Lineup
The New York Islanders start their first long road trip of the season on Saturday, and there will be a familiar face back in the dressing room. Andrew Ladd had
Read MoreAnders Lee Named 15th Captain in Islanders History
Hours prior to the season opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Barry Trotz had some special news for Anders Lee. In the middle of a team meeting, Trotz told
Read MoreIslanders 2018 Offseason Recap
Man plans and God laughs. Recently, I looked back on the first post on Drive4Five, one in which I tried to orchestrate the perfect offseason for the New York Islanders.
Read MorePat LaFontaine: Hall of Famer On the Ice, Hall of Famer Off the Ice
Pat LaFontaine, a New York Islanders great, accumulated 545 assists in his illustrious career, but last night I got to witness his greatest assist by attending his Companion’s in Courage
Read MoreRanking the Islanders Defenseman
As the preseason starts to come to a close and the Islanders are eight days away from the season opener at Carolina, the roster is starting to take shape. Cuts
Read MoreImpressions After First Preseason Game
After long last, Islanders hockey is back! Yesterday the Isles faced the Flyers for their first preseason game of the season. Although the Flyers weren’t exactly playing their “A” squad,
Read MoreThe Islanders Must Make a Decision on Eberle and Lee Before the Trade Deadline to Avoid Another July 1st Nightmare
It’s no secret to Islanders fans that what happened to the team this past July 1st when franchise player John Tavares walked away for nothing to fulfill a “childhood dream”
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