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Lover of all things literary, hockey, soccer, and football. Die-hard Islanders fan since the days of old! Bringing attention to a beloved franchise that once defined the meaning of champions. Also fan of the Mets, Jets, Inter Milan, and Chelsea.

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Islanders: Forget the Playoffs, Just Fight the Good Fight

Greenwich Village, N. Y. – The news that Michael Grabner is sidelined with a shoulder injury 7 to 10 days neither signifies nor bespeaks a curse, ill-fortune, or poor coaching. Injuries are an…Read More

Islanders at .500 and Tavares at 100: But Don’t Light Your Cigars Just Yet…

  PITTSBURGH, PA– The 1 point separating the Islanders from the final playoff spot might as well be 10, if for nothing more than because it’s never enough just to earn the spot. You…Read More

Tavares Hits Scoring Century Mark in Home Victory

UNIONDALE, N. Y.– John Tavares scores his 100th career goal in three and a half seasons against the Washington Capitals, leading his team to a resounding 5-2 home victory. The Islanders finish this…Read More

For Islanders Resilience is the Most Important Attribute to Foster

UNIONDALE, N. Y. – Would’ves. Could’ves. Should’ves. All the aforementioned by-products of a stellar performance doused with the most bitter of vinegar.  The New York Islanders…Read More

Islanders’s Game Plan Simple: BEAT THE RANGERS…Everything Else Can Wait

UNIONDALE, N. Y.– Forget about the poor home stand, winning streaks, who’s hot, who’s not, etc. All that is irrelevant tonight. All of the aforementioned is wiped away come 7pm this…Read More

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Isles Earn a Rare 2 Points at Home

  UNIONDALE, N. Y. – The New York Islanders move within three points of a possible playoff…Read More

Phaneuf, Kadri Foil Isles at Home in OT

UNIONDALE, N .Y.–  Soft goals, a hat-trick, and poor backchecking during crucial moments of the…Read More

Isles Need To Do More Than Just Turn Over New Leafs

UNIONDALE, N. Y.–  The Islanders last played the Maple Leafs January 24th, the third game of…Read More

Isles Beaten and Bruised by Beantown Bruins 4-1

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE IS SCOTTY BONNER’S UNIONDALE, N.Y. – “Ahhh… Home Crap Home”. With…Read More

Isles Collapse After Early Lead, Lose to ‘Canes 4-2

UNIONDALE, N.Y.– The New York Islanders learned, yet again, that hockey is played for 60 minutes…Read More

Isles Open 7-Game Homestand Tonight Against ‘Canes

UNIONDALE, N.Y.– The New York Islanders open up their first significant homestand of the season,…Read More

Nabokov Gets 53rd Career Shutout as Isles Frustrate Sabres 4-0

BUFFALO, N.Y.– Evgeni Nabokov stopped all 35 Buffalo Sabres shots in his finest performance of…Read More

Isles & Sabres Sacrifice their Respective Lambs to Hockey Gods Hoping for Better Days

BUFFALO, N. Y.– Both New York teams are soul-searching these days, in desperate need of changing…Read More

Regardless of Outcome, Jack Capuano Must Go as the Isles are one of the NHL’s Worst Teams

MONTREAL, QC– By the time you read this brief article, the Islanders may very well have lost…Read More

Islanders Face a Habs Team in the Habit of Winning

(EYESONISLES fans or fan — heh– let me quickly introduce Scotty Bonner, recent addition…Read More

Islanders Lose by a Touchdown, Flattened by Flyers

(If there any more errors in spelling and grammar than usual, I apologize wholeheartedly. I don’t…Read More

Islanders Hope to Leave Flyers in the Cellar

UNIONDALE, N. Y.–The New York Islanders will finish their homestand this afternoon against a struggling…Read More

Tavares ‘Tricks’ Devils, Helps Islanders With Decisive Win at Home

UNIONDALE, N.Y.– John Tavares records his 4th career Hat Trick, while Matt Moulson plies four…Read More

Islanders Hope to Bring Momentum to this Evening’s Devils Matchup

  UNIONDALE, N. Y.–Both the New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils arrive this evening…Read More

Islanders Snap Five-Game Losing Streak on the Road

NEW YORK,  N. Y.– The New York Islanders end their five-game losing streak by beating the New…Read More