Every team in the NHL has players that get the better of them game after game and season after season. Whether they’re at home or on the road, some players just have a team’s number. For the New York Islanders, these five players are their toughest opponents of all-time. 5) Wayne Gretzky Islander fans of
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This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest players in National League Hockey history hit a significant milestone. In addition, Nov. 30 was a very busy date on Long Island and for some of the biggest names in the game A Huge Date in 2005
Griffin Reinhart last played professionally in 2019-20 with Beijing’s Kunlun Red Star in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). That’s a long way from being drafted 4th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Griffin Reinhart failed to live up to his junior hockey promise. Many high draft choices have had
This date in National Hockey League history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City of Brotherly Love. Orr’s Enormous Day Bobby Orr had a ton of memorable days throughout his legendary career, but Nov. 15, 1973, is
The third season in New York Islanders history is the one where the organization was finally able to establish themselves as a hockey team worthy of playing in the NHL. After two losing seasons, the Islanders were not looked at as a threat. Though right before the 1974-75 season began, three key acquisitions were made
The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. Mr. Hockey Makes His Debut
Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14
Aug. 17 is a sad date for New York hockey fans as an era came to an end in 1992. There were also plenty of moves on this date including one player announcing his retirement and another coming of out his to get back on the ice. A Change on Long Island Bill Torrey was
July 17 turned out to be a very active day in the history of the National Hockey League. In New York, a general manager, who ended a historic drought, was hired and a key member of a legendary dynasty was born. Also, one of the best defensive forwards in the game hung up his skates.
This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry Draft and the usual dealings that go with it. Over the years, it has also seen some veteran players end up in new places and a successful coach getting his first job in the league. A Busy
As the years go on, we re-examine both good and bad trades. Hindsight is 20/20 and some trades turn out great and others not so much. At the beginning of the 2013-14 season, the New York Islanders were coming off the heels of their first playoff berth in seven seasons. Young center John Tavares was
May 17 is a very good date for hockey fans on both Long Island and in the Steel City. However, the fans in the Twin Cities did not enjoy this date quite as much as their counterparts out east. An Islanders Kind of Day The New York Islanders ruled the NHL during the first half
Two of the greatest dynasties National Hockey League history hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup on this date. May 21 has also seen some big individual performances and final games for future Hall of Famers. A Pair of Dynastic Wins On May 21, 1979, the Montreal Canadiens won their fourth straight Stanly Cup and their sixth of
The most successful team in the National Hockey League made plenty of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records and raised Stanley Cups. Canadiens Rule the Day When you’ve won as many Stanley Cups as the Montreal Canadiens have, you are going to have a
This date has provided plenty of big postseason moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. In addition, two Hall of Famers and all-time greats are celebrating birthdays today. Beat Me in St. Louis The St. Louis Blues pulled off one of the biggest comebacks in Stanley Cup playoffs history on May 12, 1986,
May 5 has seen its fair share of milestones and big moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The league’s most successful franchise racked up more postseason victories, while playoff records were broken and some of the game’s all-time great players left their mark. Happy Times for the Habs When you’ve won the
Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they do best and some impressive streaks getting extended. Stanley Cup Final Moments On May 7, 1968, rookie defenseman Serge Savard scored his first career playoff
The year is 2000 and the New York Islanders have the first-overall selection in the NHL Entry Draft. Rick DiPietro, out of Boston University, is selected first overall and becomes only the fourth-ever American drafted at the top of the NHL Entry Draft. High Expectations Despite it being the Mike Milbury era, this was a