Islanders Backcheck: Free Agent Options, Broadcasting Interviews

Here are the New York Islanders and Stanley Cup Playoff stories written by Stan Fischler and Stefen Rosner over the last week. 

MONDAY

This past week, Stan Fischler chatted with the past and present New York Islanders broadcasters. From Jiggs McDonald to Howie Rosie to Brendan Burke, here are our interviews with the three about their starts, careers & more!

Islanders Broadcast Bundle: Jiggs, Rose & Burke Interviews

Every day in every way, the current Florida Panthers remind me of the 1975 New York Islanders. A mere 48 years ago, Al Arbour's skaters were running neck and neck with Atlanta for the final playoff berth. Nobody thought Radar's stick handlers would get past the first round. Ditto for Paul Maurice's Cats.

The Maven: Islanders Thoughts Including Their Uncanny Florida Ties

TUESDAY

With how the 2022-23 season played out, the New York Islanders should be looking to upgrade their backend this summer. Here are five pending unrestricted free-agent defensemen that could be a fit.

5 Pending UFA Defensemen Islanders Could Target This Summer

WEDNESDAY

In the first edition of Ask The Maven, Stan Fischler shares the greatest game he ever got to witness in person, excluding a Stanley Cup clincher.

ASK THE MAVEN: What Was The Greatest Game Fischler Ever Witnessed?

The Sound of Silence isn't just a terrific Simon and Garfunkel song, covered brilliantly by Disturbed's David Draimand. It's also the noise echoing from New York Islanders' upper management.

Islanders Sound of Silence Just Static?

THURSDAY

The upcoming Stanley Cup Final between the upstart Panthers and heavily-favored Golden knights reminds me of the nights before the Islanders attempted yet another time to win their first championship.

Like The Islanders of 1980, Either Vegas or Florida Will Win Its First Stanley Cup

Here are three pending UFA goaltender options for the New York Islanders if Semyon Varlamov walks this summer.

3 Pending UFA Goaltenders Islanders Can Target if Varlamov Walks This Summer

FRIDAY

With how much parity we are seeing in the NHL, are the New York Islanders closer to a Stanley Cup than we think?

Is the Parity-Laden NHL an Easier Mountain For Islanders to Climb?

SATURDAY

Why is tonight's opening game so important? New York Islanders' history explains why.

Yes, The Panthers Can Win The Stanley Cup, But Isles History Says Start Tonight

Here's the latest from the National Hockey League regarding the upcoming Stadium Series game between the New York Islanders and New York Rangers.

Islanders vs. Rangers Stadium Series Updates From NHL

SUNDAY

Adin Hill made a lifetime save in Game One of the Final last night. He reminded Stan Fischler of a New York Islanders out-of-the-woodwork goalie.

The Heroics of Adin Hill Conjure Memories of Rollie Melanson