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First-Round Picks Move From “Bust” to Boon

  TAMPA, FL–There wasn’t a second in which I thought the New York Islanders didn’t have the talent and drive to make the playoffs in 2013. Another slow start and the same reoccurring…Read More

New York Islanders at Carolina Hurricanes – Game Preview: 2013 NHL Playoff Berth In Sight

Raleigh, NC — the New York Islanders can almost taste the 2013 NHL Playoffs at this point. With 53 points and sole possession of sixth place in the Eastern Conference, the Isles travel to PNC Arena…Read More

Toronto Maple Leafs Poke The Bear (Er– The New York Islanders) And Pay The Price

TORONTO, Ontario – The New York Islanders played both Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in what amounted to a virtuoso performance on the road against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night, en route to a 5-2…Read More

New York Islanders Look to #RakeTheLeafs In Toronto Tonight

TORONTO, Ontario — the New York Islanders (22-16-5, 49 points) are streaking into the Air Canada Centre tonight to battle the Toronto Maple Leafs (24-14-5, 53 points) at 7:00PM EDT. (No, not THAT…Read More

Isles Grind Out A Win – What Else Is New?

BOSTON, MA – The New York Islanders pulled off what was recently considered improbable, if not impossible: beating the Boston Bruins in regulation at TD Garden. Thursday night’s 2–1 victory for…Read More

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Don’t spike the ball at the 10 yard line: Isles-Bruins Pre Game thoughts.

  Deer Park, N.Y. – Along with the current 7-1-1 streak the Islanders have nicely put together…Read More

Isles Beat Bolts, Fans Starting To Believe Again

UNIONDALE, N.Y. – The New York Islanders got goals from four different players and strong goaltending…Read More

Islanders Fans Out In Full Force For Tonight’s Bolts Matchup

UNIONDALE, N. Y. – I’ve had the same conversation with countless people over the past six years…Read More

Points on Board: Isles make a POINT in Washington

  Deer Park, N.Y.- I can’t stress it enough!! I have said it time and time again, this team…Read More

Boyes To Men: Islanders Friday Follies

Middletown, N. J. – The Islanders are very much alive in their chase for a playoff berth, which…Read More

Islanders Look To Ground Jets: Your Gameday Preview

Winnipeg Jets (18-17-2) at New York Islanders (17-16-3) 7pm, Nassau Coliseum Middletown, N. J. –…Read More

It’s not about effort boys… It’s about results. Isles lose 3rd period again fall to Pens 4-2

  Uniondale, N.Y. – “It’s not about effort, it’s about results. I don’t…Read More

YOU BLEW IT!! Isles blow 2 goal 3rd period lead in 40 minute effort at home.

    Uniondale, N.Y. – Well, that sucked! The Isles blew a 3-1 2nd intermission lead…Read More

Meet the Mailman 2 – Islander Mid-Term report Card Part II

Deer Park – NY  When last we left one another (yes I miss you too), we were just scraping the…Read More

Isles-Rangers: We Meet Again…

  Uniondale, NY- In today’s politically correct, dodge ball-less, world of fairness, awareness,…Read More

JT & The Islanders Answer the Bell

Uniondale, N.Y.–Yes! Finally! and Thank you! “Ding Ding.” As requested the New York…Read More

Isles Year In Review – #51 Frans Nielsen

Frans Nielsen was the best player the Islander had that wasn’t on the first line.  His 17 goals, 47…Read More

Eyes On Isles – Islander Season Reviews – #12 Josh Bailey

Here we have one of the “enigmas” of the New York Islanders, and a guy who can be a lightning…Read More

The Wonder Years: The Development of the Islanders Young Fellas

(Writer’s note: I encourage any discussion either through the comments section or via twitter @tobysmithny.…Read More

Season over for Isles – changing gears to Bridgeport

With one win in the last four games, the Isles ended up with a record of 34-37-11 for just 79 points.…Read More