From the drafting of Denis Potvin 50 years ago to an exclusive interview with prospect Matthew Maggio, here's the latest New York Islanders stories from this past week.
From the drafting of Denis Potvin 50 years ago to an exclusive interview with prospect Matthew Maggio, here's the latest New York Islanders stories from this past week.
MONDAY
Denis Potvin would be the prize of the 1973 Entry Draft and the New York Islanders boss Bill Torrey was set to select him at the Mount Royal Hotel in Downtown Montreal. Stan Fischler remembers that day:
The New York Islanders signing an ex-New Jersey Devils that Lou Lamoriello drafted? Never heard that one before. However, it could be something that happens again as Miles Wood is available, writes Stefen Rosner:
Pencils down. Professor Stan Fischler grades the 2022-23 New York Islanders goalies and defensemen. The grades are merely one man's opinion; no more and no less.
TUESDAY
The New York Islanders had a much more difficult time reaching the third round than the newer guys like Vegas, in particular and Seattle, which just got the second-round hook.
It's now been over two weeks since the New York Islanders players addressed the media, but not a peep from Lou Lamoriello or Lane Lambert. Our LLLLong Wait mailbag rolls on, with part 6:
WEDNESDAY
Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News caught up with New York Islanders prospect and OHL MVP Matthew Maggio for an exclusive interview about his past season, his summer plans & more.
THURSDAY
Hockey historian and collector Len Gould, 54, owns a treasure trove of New York Islanders memorabilia. What's more, he's ready to give it away -- free of charge to individuals featured in them, writes Stan Fischler.
FRIDAY
If you watched the opening game between Carolina and Florida, you were very lucky. For my money, it ranks among the greatest games ever played. Period! That puts it directly in a class with a game I worked first-hand. "The Easter Epic" of April 18, 1987. Islanders vs. Capitals, writes Stan Fischler:
Speed kills, and New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello did not hesitate to bring some wheels in when speedster Mathew Barzal fell victim to a lower-body injury up in Boston on Feb. 18. Pierre Engvall made the most of his opportunity and it's important that New York brings him back, writes Stefen Rosner:
SATURDAY
Now that it's been 40 years since Islanders defenseman Ken Morrow deposited an open net goal against the Edmonton Oilers, I'm surprised that I never got around to telling a few tales about The Maven and Morrow; even though one of them is embarrassing to me:
SUNDAY
With all deference to what Matthew Tkachuk has accomplished so far in the series with Carolina, this much is certain: If the goal in Game Two had rightfully been credited to Ray Ferraro instead of Brian Mullen, Ray's string of three straight OT game-winners would have been unprecedented in NHL history, writes Stan Fischler: