New York Islanders History
Sombreros: B-Sides to the Best of Mike Bossy
Like a band whose greatest hits you can guess before you even turn the CD over, or an actor whose biggest movies you can list before even looking at their IMDB page, Mike Bossy - the man and the legend - have been cemented into the public consciousness of hockey fans for a very long time. Yet, there are still more legendary moments.
Islanders legend Mike Bossy passes away of lung cancer at 65
Mike Bossy, NHL Hall of Famer, one of the most prolific and electric scorers in league history and the Islanders’ all time leading goal-scorer, has passed away at 65, the team announced this morning.
Islanders defenseman Jean Potvin passes away at 72
A very good defenseman that was also an early key acquisition for the expansion Islanders.
The Ryan Smyth trade: 15 years later
Garth Snow’s first trade deadline was award-winning.
On Chara, Underwhelming Reunions and Setting Records in a Bad Season
Chara was returning to the team that drafted him a quarter century ago. Things have gone sideways. But the Islanders would still be a fitting finale to his NHL journey.
“About Six Feet from a Moose’s Ass:” Clark Gillies was an Islanders icon from the onset
Right from the beginning, Clark Gillies made his mark on the Islanders and became "the beat" of the franchise.
Islanders legend Clark Gillies passes away at 67
The Islanders announced the devastating news that Clark Gillies, four-time Stanley Cup champion, former Islanders captain and all around Long Island legend, has passed away at 67.
Josh Bailey’s long, strange trip to the Top 10 of the Islanders scoring list
From inconsistent to indispensable, no one has had the Full Islanders Experience more than Bailey, who has earned his place near the top of the team’s leaderboard.
Today in Islanders History: Tavares in, Weight captain but on IR, that Moulson guy makes roster
The year is 2009. Future coach and Tavares landlord Doug Weight is the new captain. Some guy named Matt Moulson sticks.
Islanders-Lightning Playoff History
It’s short, brief and unsuccessful for the Islanders
Islanders-Flyers Playoff History
Kate Smith, Tonelli to Nystrom and Mikko Makela highlight the memorable moments
Islanders-Capitals Playoff History
Easter Epic, Dale Hunter, the "first" last game at the Coliseum and much more!
Sunday is New York Islanders Dynasty Day on NHL Network
If NHL Network is available to you, Sunday is an extended walk down memory lane. Even the Karate Kid is involved.
Fabric of the Franchise: Islanders history is underdog history
Our frustrating, infuriating, often stumbling, bumbling team is also responsible for some of the most unbelievable underdog moments in NHL history. Because it’s just what they do.
Islanders Underdog Moments, Part II: A tradition of playoff shockers continue
In the second part of our look at Islanders underdog moments, we remember incredible upsets, unlikely sweeps and indelible moments.
Isles Underdog Moments, Part I: Expansion eureka to sweet Stanley Cup
The first of a two-installment look at the Islanders’ most memorable underdog moments.
What If? Week: Darcy Regier, Islanders GM (and not Mike Milbury)
What if Mike Milbury wasn’t ever the Islanders’ general manager? Let’s go ahead and think about that and the man who he beat out for the job.
“What If? Week” Non-Islander of the Day: Dave Keon
It’s What If? Week around SB Nation. The story of Dave Keon not coming to the Islanders is hardly a secret, but it’s something that doesn’t come up all that often.
SB Nation Marvel Week Islander of the Day: Joel Rechlicz
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. Today, a feared former enforcer with an overt Marvel Comics connection. (Seriously)
Islander of the Day: Jason Krog
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. Once upon a time, a Hobey Baker Award winner actually chose to sign with the Islanders.
Inside the “Stone Age” technology of the old Coliseum scoreboard
A former team employee with a most interesting job tells us about how a team of three did "remarkable things" for Islanders fans during the team’s dynasty years.
Islander of the Day: Ken Leiter
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. An important Islander in his short time. Then he was gone.
Islander of the Day: Cliff Ronning
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. NHL Legend? Maybe. New York Islander? Definitely.
Islander of the Day: Jason Strudwick
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. For a guy who only played 18 games as an Islander, Jason Strudwick was part of a lot of Islanders storylines.
Islander of the Day: Tommy Söderström
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. The best thing you can say about Söderström’s time with the Islanders was that he rid us of Ron Hextall
Islander of the Day: Billy Carroll
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. Billy Carroll was an ace penalty killer for two friggin’ dynasties.
Islander of the Day: Alan Quine
Four years ago today, the unlikeliest playoff hero was born
Islander of the Day: Ken Baumgartner
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. There are 678 good reasons why Baumgartner made such an impression on Islanders fans.
Islander of the Day: Mike Sillinger
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. The center had one of his most productive seasons with the Islanders at that very late stage of his nomadic career.
Islander of the Day: Brian Spencer
The current Islanders aren’t playing, so let’s talk about some old ones. A former Isles correspondent for The Hockey News tells the story of the short, tragic life of Brian "Spinner" Spencer.