Brooklyn Reflections: Dynasty Warriors
The Islanders were the NHL's last true dynasty. Now, with the team moving to Brooklyn in 2015, its crystal clear that Nassau County itself did more damage to the dynasty than any other team ever could.
The Islanders were the NHL's last true dynasty. Now, with the team moving to Brooklyn in 2015, its crystal clear that Nassau County itself did more damage to the dynasty than any other team ever could.
Kirill Kabanov may not believe all he used to hear about the NHL, but he's clearly a happy New York Islanders prospect who just needs a place to play in 2011-12.
Wanna talk class? The New York Islanders dynasty is second to none.
A list of classic Islander games available on iTunes.
As it is now, we all have different favorite islanders for different reasons. So this made me thinking about who would be everyone's favorite islander player from the dynasty era and why. So...
A Flyers-Canadiens poll for Islanders fans as the NHL conference finals kick off.
In 1975, in their third season of existence and first-ever playoffs, the Islanders pull off a feat that has yet to be repeated: They came back to win a best-of-seven series after trailing the Penguins 3-0. What's more, they almost did it twice.
While undermanned now, to get over the hump the Islanders will need not just stars, but players who possess the relentless drive and hatred of losing that Denis Potvin had.
Happy Birthday to Denis Potvin, the legendary Islanders defenseman and a mean bugger to boot.