Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits Ryan Gagne | June 14, 2024 The first team to win the Stanley Cup was in 1893, and since its inaugural season in 1917-18, NHL teams have played through a grueling playoff tournament to claim the…
Today in Hockey History: April 9 Matthew Zator | April 9, 2024 April 9 has been a huge date in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, including a memorable night for one of the most famous families in the game. Let’s begin our daily…
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time THW Archives | February 4, 2024 On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 3 Matthew Zator | November 3, 2023 Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this date over the years. Plus, a handful of the best minds behind…
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…
Every NHL Team’s First Captain Ryan Gagne | August 19, 2023 The NHL currently consists of 32 franchises spread throughout North America. Of course, some of today’s teams began in other cities, which makes their histories a little complicated. After digging…
Islanders’ 5 Best Head Coaches Jon Zella | January 31, 2021 The New York Islanders are one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, making their mark on the league during their brisk ascension in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Stanley Cups James Nichols | December 21, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 9 Notable Captains Ethan Carter | December 16, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached Matt Rothman | October 8, 2019 In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in…
NHL Legend Bill Torrey & His Islanders Legacy Jackie Spiegel | August 20, 2019 When Bill Torrey sat down for what was supposed to be a five-minute interview, it didn’t go as scripted. You see, Mr. Torrey always had stories to tell, ranging from…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 72 – The Islanders Are Born Jon Zella | July 22, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Dropseries. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the…