by Brad Kurtzberg | Aug 29, 2016 | Hockey History, Homepage, New York Islanders
One year after Al Arbour’s passing, many of the Islanders all-time greats gathered together to remember their Hall of Fame coach and his legacy. While nearly every speaker mentioned Arbour’s numerous accomplishments in and around the rink, the former players and...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 24, 2016 | Homepage, New York Islanders, NHL
It may be hard to believe for fans old enough to remember the dynasty years, but there is an entire generation of Islanders fans who has no recollection of this franchise ever winning a playoff series. If you’re under 30, you probably fit into this category. Give...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Aug 28, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders
The New York Islanders announced that legendary coach Al Arbour has passed away at the age of 82. Arbour led the team to four straight Stanley Cups between 1980 and 1983 and coached one of the greatest dynasties in hockey history. His former players remember him...
by Brad Kurtzberg | Apr 13, 2015 | Homepage, New York Islanders
The New York Islanders played their final regular season game at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It’s a sad day after 43 years of hockey at the Old Barn. The final game was a heartbreaking 5-4 shootout loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. The...