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
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 – NYÂ 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






















