From Tomas Tatar's fit on the island to our interview with the great Ralph Macchio, check out the New York Islanders stories from Stan Fischler and Stefen Rosner from this past week.
We are a few days away from the one-month countdown before the puck drops between the New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres to kick off their 2023-24 NHL season.
From Tomas Tatar's fit on the island to our interview with the great Ralph Macchio, check out the stories from Stan Fischler and myself from this past week.
Monday
Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello is the silent assassin. With little to no news surrounding free agent Tomas Tatar, is it possible he's island-bound? The Islanders, The Silence & Tomas Tatar?
Tuesday
How many milestones can Islanders forward Mathew Barzal reach this upcoming season? Mathew Barzal Milestone Watch
On Tuesday, Islanders prospect William Dufour joined a star-studded cast at the Upper Deck's 2023 Rookie Showcase in Arlington, Virginia. We caught up with him to get his thoughts on his development and more: Catching Up With Islanders Prospect William Dufour at Rookie Showcase
Wednesday
From the goal on out has always been the mindset of Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello. With Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov still at his disposal, do the Islanders have the best goaltending tandem in the NHL? How Does Islanders’ Goaltending Tandem Really Stack Up?
The Islanders have played two seasons at UBS Arena. How have they fared in their new home? And when was home advantage truly an advantage? UBS Arena: Home Ice Advantage For Islanders Or Not?
Thursday
Although Bo Horvat may not be reaching any significant Islanders' milestones in his first full season with the club, what career milestones are on the horizon for the 28-year-old? Bo Horvat Milestone Watch
Arizona Coyotes top prospect Logan Cooley will be playing in the NHL this season and will be living with a former New York Islander: Former Islander Taking Coyotes Logan Cooley Under His Wing
Friday
Renowned for his variety of acting roles, Long Island's Ralph Macchio is a Maven favorite for his performances in the blockbuster "The Karate Kid" as well as "Cobra Kai." But, among other reasons why I love the guy is his devotion -- through thick and thin-- to the Islanders as well as the hockey club's firm link to the actor: Ralph Macchio on Being a Lifelong Islanders Fan
In an interview with the '32 Thoughts' podcast, Islanders forward Pierre Engvall discussed his new contract, his linemates, and expectations for the 2023-24 season: Islanders Engvall Discusses Extension, Aspirations For 2023-24
The Hockey Maven speaks firsthand because he experienced the emotions of being inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame on December 9, 2021, at his induction ceremony in Denver: Fischler Welcomes the 2023 Class to the USA Hockey Hall of Fame
Saturday
Cal Clutterbuck or Nino Niederreiter? Did the Islanders win that trade back in 2013? With insight from general manager Lou Lamoriello, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, and The Hockey News' Brian Costello: Islanders Trade-Off: Niederreiter For Clutterbuck
Sunday
The Islanders shocked their fan base in 2022-23 when they brought back a Fisherman-inspired sweater in partnership with Adidas. The Islanders are leaving those behind: Islanders Jersey Situation For 2023-24 Doesn't Include Fisherman
This upcoming Saturday at the Islanders practice facility in East Meadow, captain Anders Lee is hosting his second Jam Kancer in the Kan event. If you can't attend, don't miss out on these incredible prizes: Important Updates Ahead of Lee's Jam Kancer Event