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Ethan Sears
About the Columnist
Ethan Sears is a sports reporter for the New York Post focused on the New York Islanders and the NHL. He has covered all four major professional sports as well as college football and basketball. Prior to working for The Post, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily. He has also worked for the Los Angeles Times and the Indianapolis Star. He is a native of Westchester County, New York.
The Archive
Islanders take record-setting goal-scorer in first round of NHL draft
June 29, 2024 | 1:13amThere was no deal waiting for the Islanders at the first round of this NHL draft.
Sharks pick Boston University stud with No. 1 pick in NHL draft to turn franchise around
June 28, 2024 | 8:41pmCelebrini joins a franchise whose junior team he played for as recently as 2018 when his father, Rick, joined the Golden State Warriors as director of sports medicine and performance.
GM clinging to first-round pick that would change Islanders' recent NHL draft trend
June 27, 2024 | 11:47pmThe last time the Islanders made a first-round pick, there was a different man in the Oval Office and the team was two years from opening UBS Arena.
The challenging truth about the Islanders' salary cap situation
June 27, 2024 | 11:28pmA few days before Monday’s onset of free agency, the Islanders have $5.65 million of salary cap space while working with a 19-man shadow roster.
The different offseason paths the Islanders could take — and what moves it means they'd make
June 27, 2024 | 8:40amThe notion the Isles could hang onto this core and keep everything the same appeared to hit a breaking point last season.
Lou Lamoriello's call on this vet will be signal of Islanders' offseason plan
June 27, 2024 | 8:00amFor most front offices around the league, this would be cut and dried.
Lionel Messi fans take over MetLife Stadium for Argentina's Copa America win
June 25, 2024 | 11:54pmThey sold out MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night for the chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina in a 1-0 win against Chile.
Why Panthers' feat is just as impressive as what Oilers nearly did
June 25, 2024 | 1:03amWhen the other side has the best player in the world and a comeback story, it’s easy to get pushed out of the narrative. That’s what happened to Florida in...
USMNT must thrive in Copa America before thinking about 2026 World Cup
June 23, 2024 | 12:31amIt is about 2026 for the U.S. Men’s National Team that is two years from hosting the World Cup on home soil — but it is also about right now.
Connor McDavid can cement legacy as all-time great if Oilers win it all
June 22, 2024 | 2:25amIt’s a rare thing to know you are watching history as it unfolds, but that is what’s happening with this Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 was not about Connor McDavid...
Islanders' past deals could lend insight into potential Noah Dobson extension
June 21, 2024 | 7:25pmExtending Noah Dobson’s contract was not the first order of business for the Islanders during what should be a truly fascinating offseason.
Want to believe in Ilya Sorokin's Islanders bounce-back? Just watch Sergei Bobrovsky in the playoffs
June 20, 2024 | 9:40amWith Sergei Bobrovsky being one of the front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy, there is a silver lining for the Islanders.
USMNT's pre-World Cup test among Copa America's best early games
June 20, 2024 | 8:00amBefore hosting the World Cup in two years, the U.S. is getting an appetizer this summer. Copa America will be played in America this summer.
Islanders re-sign forward before NHL free agency after impressive playoff performance
June 19, 2024 | 11:58amThe 25-year-old, a former undrafted free agent whose NHL debut came in January, quickly established himself as a hardworking player.
Historic Mets on-base streak by J.D. Martinez ended against Padres
June 16, 2024 | 11:33pmFinally, after 10 tries, the Padres got J.D. Martinez out.
Mets starter finally hitting stride after another solid outing
June 16, 2024 | 8:29pmIt took some time for Tylor Megill’s strong winter to start translating into results on the field.
Which Islanders are in the mix for the NHL's return to the international stage?
June 13, 2024 | 4:30pmIn 2021, any time Mat Barzal was asked about the risks of participating in the Beijing Olympics that coming winter, he said it was worth it to represent Team Canada....
Team USA cricket team making Americans take notice even in defeat
June 13, 2024 | 7:30amEven with the loss to India on Wednesday, this United States cricket squad is a team to be proud of.
Team USA puts up valiant fight in loss to India in Long Island Cricket World Cup
June 12, 2024 | 12:09pmIn theory, the match between the US and India was a home game for the Americans. However, fans of the Indian cricket team came out in full force, taking over...
Cricket crash course, India-Pakistan's T20 thriller helps capture the imagination
June 9, 2024 | 11:06pmIndia are going to do it. The final score is 119-113/7. I look to my left and Amad is already gone. The Bhatts want me to take a picture with...