Islanders Season Comes to a Close
The reality of the NHL Playoffs is when all is said and done, only one team can go home happy. The other reality is how quickly the season ends for…
Frans Nielsen
Regressions and Rebounds on the Islanders’ Horizon
Besides being a lull in the schedule that the fans hate, a recess for a game that no one cares about and an excuse for the league to pander to…
Islanders Currently Have a High Nielsen Rating
Believe it or not, Mike Milbury’s presence is still felt on this New York Islanders team. “Mad Mike’s” most successful draft pick is currently having a solid start to the…
With Barzal Closing in, Will Okposo or Nielsen be Voted off the Island?
There is no question since opening night of the 2015 draft that Matthew Barzal has surprised the New York Islanders many times in a good way. The Islanders’ front office, led…
Do the Islanders Sign Their 3 Key UFAs ?
Going into this season, the New York Islanders have three key players who are on the final year of their contracts. As it stands now, all three will be unrestricted…
Islanders Questions Heading Into Training Camp
Believe it or not, we are counting down the days until NHL training camps open. In regards to the New York Islanders, they are essentially bringing back the same team.…
Q & A with Frans Nielsen of the New York Islanders
When The Hockey Writers spoke with New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen three weeks ago his team was in a far more comfortable playoff position than they are at press…
The Evolution Of Frans Nielsen
He’s always been very serious and very driven. I’m not at all surprised that he’s reached his goal. I remember when he was a kid, and we’d watch Herning’s games…
THW’s Big List of Bust Candidates
Be sure to check out other instalments in our Big List Series THW’s Big List of Comeback Candidates THW’s Big List of Bust Candidates THW’s Big List of Breakout Candidates…
New York Islanders: More Leaders Than Just Tavares
What occurred on February 19, 2014 in Sochi, Russia made New York Islander fans gasp for air and it had to do with Captain John Tavares. The event sent ripples…
Selecting the ‘Best of the Rest’ Olympic Roster
For the players left out of the Olympics, we’ve constructed a ‘Best of the Rest’ roster of players hailing from nations that didn’t qualify.
New York Islanders: Breaking Down The Olympic Hopefuls
With the 2014 Olympics in Sochi approaching fast, hockey fans are probably anxious to see players from different continents and countries competing on one stage for a chance at hockey…