Today in Hockey History: July 17
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 18 July 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League.…
Category Archives: Islanders History
Brett Lindros: A Promising Career Cut Short
Everyone has heard of Eric Lindros. He was the first overall pick in 1991 and started his career with a bang, refusing to sign with the Quebec Nordiques, the team…
Ultimate Perseverance: the Bryan Berard Story
In today’s article, we look back at the life and career of former New York Islanders defenceman Bryan Berard. From his early life growing up in Rhode Island to becoming…
What if John Tavares Re-Signed With the Islanders
It is July 1st, 2018, and you hear the news: John Tavares is a Toronto Maple Leaf. This day is monumental for both Leafs and New York Islanders fans but…
Today in Hockey History: July 8
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 9 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry…
Rick DiPietro: A Promising Career Cut Short
For years, Rick DiPietro has been considered one of the biggest draft busts of all time, and it’s hard to argue against it. Selected first overall in 2000 by the…
Ranking the Islanders’ 10 Most Recent 1st-Round Draft Picks
With the New York Islanders in possession of their first-round pick for the first time since 2019 when they took Simon Holmstrom, it is a great time to reflect on…
Today in Hockey History: June 21
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 22 This date in NHL history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted…
Today in Hockey History: June 12
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 13 Fans in Pittsburgh have been given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also,…
A Brief History of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum is a multipurpose indoor arena, that is better known as the former home of the New York Islanders, located in Uniondale, New York. The arena…