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How Thomas Hickey went from last-chance NHL hopeful to 'passionate' Islanders TV rookie
Former Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey says the plan was to play this season, even after talking with MSG Networks over the summer about a potential role.
Islanders made this one look easy
Casey Cizikas scored twice in New York's four-goal first period and the Islanders beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 Saturday night. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Jordan Eberle, Anthony Beauvillier and Josh Bailey also...
Islanders veteran getting chance after Johnny Boychuk injury
There was a conversation between two good friends after Game 4 in Pittsburgh when Thomas Hickey knew his chance was coming to get into the Islanders' lineup and make his...
Islanders defenseman gives Barry Trotz some hidden depth
SUNRISE, Fla. — As Islanders coach Barry Trotz explained, depth is of utmost importance in the playoffs because of the immediacy of the best-of-seven series. There is little time to...
Islanders could get key piece back in time for playoffs
SUNRISE, Fla. — The clear explanation of an injury probably made Lou Lamoriello shudder, but the news itself probably made the Islanders president smile. Lamoriello is adamant about disclosing as...
Islanders coach thrilled clincher came at 'great vibe' Coliseum
Funny enough, the most recent time Barry Trotz had been in the Coliseum for a playoff game it was in 2015, Game 6, in a series his Capitals would would...
Johnny Boychuk back from six-game absence in Islanders win
PHILADELPHIA — It was a shrug of the shoulders and a one-word answer, but it said enough. Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk returned from a six-game absence, the previous five as...
Islanders' Josh Bailey rights his game by moving to left wing
There is no question the Islanders are a much better team when Josh Bailey is productive. But with no goals and three assists in his previous seven games before Monday,...
Barry Trotz downplays hitting 800-win milestone
Understandable that a personal record wasn’t the first thing Barry Trotz was thinking about. But after everything, the Islanders coach was appreciative of the 5-4 shootout victory over the Senators...
Why Islanders can't find regular spot for healthy Thomas Hickey
Players aren’t supposed to lose lineup spots because of injury, but sometimes that’s just the way it goes. At least, that’s what has happened with Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey, who...
Islanders get back two key veterans for stretch run
The timing made the cliche true. The Islanders didn’t make a move before Monday’s trade deadline, but they did get two key pieces back into the lineup for what they...
Islanders have no answers in loss to a fellow elite team
It feels as if everyone is waiting for the clock to strike midnight and for this Islanders season to turn back into a pumpkin. At this point, an orange tint...
Lou Lamoriello knows all too well how tough trade deadline can be
Lou Lamoriello has been through 30 trade deadlines as an NHL executive, but the extensive experience doesn’t have him expecting to enjoy his 31st next week. As he nears his...
Cal Clutterbuck exits with mysterious injury
Add one more to the Islanders walking wounded. Winger Cal Clutterbuck left early in the second period and did not return during the Islanders’ 2-1 shootout win over the Devils...
Concussion knowledge easing Thomas Hickey's slow Islanders return
A lot of things crossed Thomas Hickey’s mind over the past seven weeks, as the post-concussion symptoms would not leave the Islanders defenseman alone. When would he be able to...
One last rivalry game ends in same misery for the Rangers
The Rangers likely would be happy if they never had to play another game in Brooklyn. They continued their futility having never won a regular-season game at Barclays Center, dropping...
Islanders reach crushing new low thanks to Connor McDavid
EDMONTON, Alberta — When you go up against the best, you have to be at your best. The Islanders were about two minutes away from scoring two desperately needed points...
Islanders can't afford for it to keep going like this
The Islanders are running out of time — and answers — to save a sinking ship. After scoring equalizers in the final six seconds of the first two periods, the...
Islanders angry as NHL shrugs at John Tavares hit
Sunday came and went without the NHL issuing any further discipline to Bruins forward Brad Marchand for his high hit on John Tavares on Saturday night. Marchand was assessed a...
Islanders keep slim playoff hopes alive with overtime win
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Islanders still are scrapping and fighting for every point possible to preserve their very slim playoff hopes for another game. Nashville already has its postseason berth,...