Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Matthew Zator | September 12, 2023 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his retirement while…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 5 Matthew Zator | September 5, 2023 One of the most popular players to ever play on Broadway signed on for one more NHL season on this date. Also, the Pittsburgh Penguins added a huge piece to…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Matthew Zator | August 28, 2023 This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a…
New York Islanders’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time Justin Caron | August 24, 2023 Founded in 1972, the New York Islanders have created many historical moments throughout their 50 years of existence. During the dynasty years in the 1980s, the roster included some of…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Matthew Zator | August 17, 2023 Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end in 1992. There were also plenty of moves on this date, including…
One for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | June 23, 2023 Unless you played for the New York Islanders or were a fan of the team, you despised Billy Smith. He was mean and ornery to say the least, and wielded…
Today in Hockey History: April 17 Matthew Zator | April 17, 2023 This date has been very eventful in the history of the National Hockey League. A generational talent in Pittsburgh was the youngest ever to hit a particular milestone. This date…
Islanders’ Greatest NHL All-Star Game Performances Justin Caron | February 3, 2023 Now in their 50th season, the New York Islanders have been well represented at the NHL’s showcase event. This season’s edition gives Islanders fans three players to watch during the…
50 in 50 for Mike Bossy THW Archives | January 22, 2023 On Jan. 24, 1981, New York Islanders’ winger Mike Bossy became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in the first 50 games of a season. The original…
Revisiting Islanders’ Nick Leddy to Detroit Trade Jon Zella | January 20, 2023 As with the New York Islanders trading Jordan Eberle, it’s important to point out the irony in trading away a player, in this case, Nick Leddy, to the Detroit Red…
Revisiting the Islanders’ Decision to Expose Jordan Eberle Jon Zella | December 19, 2022 *This was originally written in Nov. 2021 It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that…
Billy Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records Ryan Gagne | October 20, 2022 Billy Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…