Looking Back: Islanders Cup-Free Since ’83 Andrew Forbes | April 26, 2016 Moving forward in the Stanley Cup playoffs, The Hockey Writers will be taking a short look at the past successes of the final eight teams left in the postseason. When…
The New York Islanders Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | September 30, 2015 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…
Mike Bossy Reunited With 50-in-50 Puck Dustin Nelson | August 22, 2015 50 goals in 50 games is one of those marks that really denotes a legend. Only five players have ever done it and with last year’s scoring leader, Alex Ovechkin,…
Q & A with Frans Nielsen of the New York Islanders Dan Rice | April 9, 2015 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…
Islanders to Welcome Back Pat LaFontaine March 24 Scott Clinco | December 16, 2014 Yesterday, the Islanders announced their promotions for the second half of the season. They will not only be honoring former players like the first half of the season as Kyle…
Futility: Hockey’s Dirty Word (Part Three) Peter Chau | June 14, 2013 Futility Part Three: Dud Dynasties In this final installment of Hockey Futility, we look at two franchises that were once on the top of the NHL map so many decades…
Vote Now: Gretzky, Lemieux……Then Who? Justin Glock | December 3, 2012 Many people believe Wayne Gretzky is the greatest player to ever live since he owns nearly every NHL scoring record. There are other fans out there who believe Mario Lemieux…
“Dad, Who’s Teemu Selanne…?” The Hockey Writers | December 9, 2011 All in a Flash, a young man breaks free from his captors. The sound of a single shot is quickly drowned out by the deafening screams that surround him from every…
Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft V – 1974-1977 Mark Ascione | August 30, 2011 Coach Red Kelly had a mix of experience and youth for 1973-74, resulting in a playoff berth for the Leafs. Draftees Sittler, McDonald, Turnbull and Ferguson, along with free agent…
Is Pavel Bure a Hall of Famer? The Hockey Writers | June 29, 2011 For as long as there are Halls of Fame, fans, critics and players will debate on who should and should not be inducted and given legendary status. There are those…
Nikita Kucherov – NHL 2011 Draft Prospect Profile Christopher Ralph | June 25, 2011 Nikita Kucherov Date of birth: Maikop, RUS Place of birth: June 17, 1993 Ht: 5-10.5 Wt: 171 Shoots: L Position: RW NHL Draft Eligibility: 2011 One-Timer: Kucherov is an…
Calder Trophy Winners, Videos and Stories Bruce Hollingdrake | April 17, 2011 The Calder Trophy is a National Hockey League award given to the player deemed most proficient in his first year of play in the NHL. Typically called Rookie of the…