Tag Archives: New York Islanders

Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...

Earlier this week, former NHL-er Rob Schremp announced his retirement after playing 12 years in both North America and Europe. Two of his five NHL seasons were in blue and orange with the New York Islanders. When Schremp first came to the Isles before the start of the 2009-2010 season, ...

Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...

Tim Jackman’s stint with the New York Islanders was all about one thing: Fisticuffs. Before Matt Martin became the Isles resident tough guy, it was Jackman who filled that position. Jackman, a native of Minot, ND, played three seasons for the Islanders from 2007 through 2010. He found his way ...

When John Tavares left town, the New York Islanders were left for dead. That was unquestionably the vibe this past summer, and not just around here. It felt like the entire league had this team pegged as a “rebuilding team”, not ready to compete having lost an MVP-caliber player in ...

Jeff Tambellini used the word breakthrough when talking about what going to the New York Islanders meant for his career. “One phone call at the trade deadline,” Tambellini said, “and you go from the American Hockey League in Manchester right to Long Island.” Tambellini, now 34, was traded to New ...

Every week of the 2018-19 season, our Rob Taub will discuss one player from the Islanders to look out for. Whether it’s past performances, certain matchups, or something about that player that makes worth spotlighting, each article will describe why they are being featured. Also — if one or two ...

Nine games in the books, and we’re starting to get a pretty good idea on what the New York Islanders are going to be all about this season. Standing at 4 wins, 4 losses, and 1 overtime loss – the Isles have shown both the highs and lows of completely ...

Longueuil, Quebec is a long way from Long Island. But for Bruno Gervais, he just found it unreal that he was even getting drafted, by the New York Islanders nonetheless. “The team that drafts you,” Gervais said at the beginning of a 25-minute chat, “even being a sixth rounder, it ...

When former New York Islanders majority owner Charles Wang passed away earlier this week at the incredibly tough-to-swallow age of 74, it brought about an outpouring of love and appreciation for a great man and terrific owner. Things didn’t all go to plan during his time with the Isles, but ...