Brian Wagner

Joined: Jul 15, 2018

Oft-traveling Isles supporter, watching games and following stories from the other side of the world, often in the middle of the night. Distance from Long Island keeps me removed from the passionate, emotional, bitter rants and allows me to look at each game, move and player a bit more logically and positively - though I reserve the right to be just as pissed off as other fans when necessary.

SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 3: Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44 of the Ottawa Senators looks for a teammate to pass the puck to as he circles behind the Florida Panthers net with the puck at the BB&T Center on March 3, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. The Senators defeated the Panthers 3-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

Islanders: How Jean-Gabriel Pageau Impacts Lineup

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 06: Matt Martin #17 and the New York Islanders (C) celebrate his game tying goal at 23 seconds of the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at the Barclays Center on February 06, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders Have Proven They’re Among NHL’s Top Teams

DALLAS, TEXAS - OCTOBER 29: Jason Zucker #16 of the Minnesota Wild celebrates his goal against the Dallas Stars in the first period at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2019 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Islanders Must Sit Out Trade Market After Jason Zucker Deal

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 26: Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders moves the puck past Dalton Prout #6 of the Calgary Flames during the second period at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on February 26, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Islanders: Penalty Kill Has Been the Key to Beauvillier’s Progress

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 14: The New York Islanders celebrate the game winning goal by Devon Toews #25 against the St. Louis Blues at 1:13 of overtime at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on October 14, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Blues 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: The Beauty in Winning Ugly

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - APRIL 10: The New York Islanders celebrate their victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on April 10, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Penguins 4-3 in overtime.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Finally Enter the Season with Stability

EAST MEADOW, NY - AUGUST 29: New York Islanders owner Jon Ledecky addresses the guests during the New York Islanders memorial service for Al Arbour on August 29, 2016 in East Meadow, New York. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Fans Deserve a Better Broadcast Deal

TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 29: Josh Ho-Sang #26 of the New York Islanders skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on December 29, 2018 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 4-0.(Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Just Send Ho-Sang Through Waivers

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 09: Michael Dal Colle #28 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 09, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 5-2. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: A Clearer Picture of Opening Night Lines

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 17: Mason Jobst #66 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 17, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Flyers 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Reviewing the Contenders for Final Forward Roster Spots

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 11: Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders celebrates a first period goal by Ryan Pulock #6 against Sergei Bobrovsky #72 of the Columbus Blue Jackets at the NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 11, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Metro Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets Swing and Miss

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 16: Noah Dobson #45 of the New York Islanders skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during a preseason game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on September 16, 2018 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders shut out the Flyers 3-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders Roundtable: Projected Defensemen to Start 2021-22 Season

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 17: Scott Mayfield #24 of the New York Islanders plays the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on December 17, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Scott Mayfield Expectations For 2019-2020

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: The New York Islanders celebrate a 5-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 30, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. With the win, the Islanders qualify for the league playoffs. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Expect a Similar Roster as Last Year

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Nick Leddy #2 of the New York Islanders skates against Nikita Zaitsev #22 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during their game at the Barclays Center on October 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: Trade Nick Leddy for Tomas Tatar

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates his game winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on March 14, 2019 in Uniondale, New York. The Islanders defeated the Canadiens 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders: 10 Questions After Day One of Free Agency