Matt Rothman

Matt Rothman is a 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University receiving his bachelor degree in journalism. Originally from Long Island, he moved to Parkland shortly after high school. Matt worked as the assistant sports editor for his school paper, eaglenews.com in college becoming just one of nine students in his graduation class to serve over 1,000 community service hours. His goal is to travel to every Major League Baseball stadium, and has been to multiple US Open finals.

Islanders Head into All Star Break with a Win

January 22, 2020 by Matt Rothman

There may have only been two points on the line, but anytime the New York Islanders and New York Rangers face off, the points seem more important. The Islanders are…

Islanders on Pace For Fewest Power Plays in Single Season

January 21, 2020 by Matt Rothman

It took until the 47th game, but the New York Islanders finally reached their 100th power play this season. The Islanders have spent a league-worst 187:46 on the power play…

Revisiting the Islanders’ 1979-80 Team

October 7, 2021January 18, 2020 by Matt Rothman

As the New York Islanders get set to honor their first Stanley Cup-winning team on Saturday night against the Florida Panthers, we take a look back at what the team…

Islanders’ Mid-Season Report Card

January 7, 2020 by Matt Rothman

After one of the best starts in franchise history with a 10-game winning streak and 17-game point streak, the New York Islanders have come back to life and are tied…

Islanders Need to Call Up Bellows

January 6, 2020 by Matt Rothman

The New York Islanders were the story of the NHL season throughout October and November. Even with all the injuries they’ve had, New York just kept on winning with all…

Pelech Injury Opens Islanders Roster for Dobson and Aho

January 5, 2020 by Matt Rothman

Adam Pelech has been one of the most impressive New York Islanders all season. He has established himself as a shutdown defender with Ryan Pulock before suffering an Achilles tendon…

Islanders’ Barzal Selected to All-Star Game; Nelson Up for Fan Vote

January 3, 2020 by Matt Rothman

For the second straight season, Mat Barzal was selected to the All-Star Game following his tremendous first half this year. He was the lone New York Islander to be selected…

Islanders’ Lamoriello Has Work to Do

December 30, 2019 by Matt Rothman

New York Islanders fans can tell you all about bad general managing. In the last two decades, the Islanders had both Mike Milbury and Garth Snow in charge. Fortunately for…

Islanders Prospect Update: Wilde, Holmstrom & More

December 26, 2019 by Matt Rothman

After picking John Tavares in the first round in the 2009 Draft, the New York Islanders went through many years of unsuccessful picks. Names like Nino Niederreiter, Griffin Reinhart and…

Former Islanders’ Update: Okposo, Tavares and More

December 25, 2019 by Matt Rothman

There have been many dark years on Long Island with the New York Islanders. With some poor head coaches as well as a bad general manager this decade, the Islanders…

Islanders Really Need This Christmas Break

December 24, 2019 by Matt Rothman

The New York Islanders have had a lot go their way early this season. They had a 10-game winning streak, and a club-record 17-game point streak. Since then, other than…

Islanders’ 3 Stars of the Week: Dec 16-22

December 23, 2019 by Matt Rothman

It was a tough week for one of the league’s best teams in the New York Islanders. They lost two of three games with the lone win coming in a…