Today in Hockey History: June 7
There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…
Denis Potvin
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: Denis Potvin Sets Assist Record
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…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 8 Hall of Famers
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…
Islanders’ Calder Trophy Winners
The Calder Trophy is named after the first president of the National Hockey League, Frank Calder. This prominent trophy is awarded to the most impactful rookie in the NHL that…
Last Islander to Win Each NHL Award
The New York Islanders had one of the best dynasties in all of sports in the 1980s. They won four Stanley Cups and won 19 straight playoff series with some…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 72 – The Islanders Are Born
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…
Rivalry Renewed: The Battle of New York
One of the best rivalries in the National Hockey League resumes Thursday when the New York Islanders face the New York Rangers in Round One of the Battle of New…
Vegas Expansion a Smart Bet in Salary Cap Era
It’s been 16 years since the NHL last conducted an expansion draft. In 2000, the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Minnesota Wild came into existence with less than promising results.…
The Top Five Greatest Captains in Islanders History
The New York Islanders have been a member of the National Hockey League for 43 seasons. In that time, the blue and orange have had fourteen different individuals sew the…
The New York Islanders Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…
Bill Torrey, Denis Potvin Recall Their Time With Al Arbour
Following the passing of legendary Islanders coach Al Arbour on Friday, Florida Panthers Alternate Governor and former New York Islanders GM/President Bill Torrey talked about his long working relationship and…
Cleaning Out Lockers, Closets, and Hockey Cards
It’s looking to be a good Cup this year. Fun to watch. My team isn’t in it so I cleaned out the downstairs closet. That’s when I came across my…