Category: Billy Smith
Semyon Varlamov Has Become the Islanders’ 2nd-Best Goaltender of All-Time
Billy SmithThe New York Islanders have been one of the more successful NHL teams since the Expansion Era, tallying four Stanley Cups in their 52 seasons. The franchise’s Stanley Cups can…
Read moreIslanders Award Winners: Billy Smith, Conn Smythe Trophy, 1983
Billy SmithOur series of audio documentaries continues. After a rocky regular season, the “real” Islanders showed up in the 1983 playoffs, led by the man they called “The Money Goalie.” Attention: This episode immediately follows the Billy Smith/Roland Melanson Jennings Trophy episode posted la...
Read moreIslanders Award Winners: Billy Smith and Roland Melanson, Jennings Trophy, 1983
Billy SmithOur series of audio documentaries continues with “Battlin’ Billy” and “Rollie The Goalie” bailing the three-time champs out of trouble during a tumultuous season. Before 1982, the Vezina Trophy was a team award, going to the NHL goaltending tandem that gave up the least goals against...
Read moreOne for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season
Billy SmithUnless you played for the or were a fan of the team, you despised He was mean and ornery to say the least, and wielded his goalie stick like some sort of wild hatchet man. So much so, that after the Islanders won their first Stanley Cup in the 1979-80 season, the team felt comfortable parting F...
Read moreBilly Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records
Billy SmithBilly Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…
Read moreThey Wore it Once: Islanders Players and Their Unique Numbers
Billy SmithThe New York Islanders have retired eight numbers that will not be worn again. They also have 15 players who wore a number that has only been used once. Let’s…
Read moreVasilevskiy trying to lead Lightning down Smith's historic path
Billy SmithIt's been 40 years since an NHL goalie won three Stanley Cup championships in consecutive seasons. Indeed, Hall of Famer Billy Smith added a fourth to that with the New York Islanders dynasty, between 1980-83; his backup, Roland Melanson, won three in a row between 1981-83.
Read moreClark Gillies scored, fought, checked and set the tone for dynastic Islanders
Bryan TrottierWhen you think of the dynastic New York Islanders of the 1980s, you likely think of the wizardry of Mike Bossy, the playmaking prowess of Bryan Trottier or maybe the puck-rushing brilliance of Denis Potvin. But none of that dominance happens without Clark Gillies. The Islanders announced Gillies d...
Read moreIslanders legend, Hall of Famer Clark Gillies dies at 67
Denis PotvinNew York Islanders legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Clark Gillies has died at 67, the team announced Friday.
Read moreBilly Smith’s Untouchable New York Islanders Records
New York IslandersBilly Smith is the best goalie in New York Islanders history, with a career so significant, no one’s future achievements could ever displace him. The iconic netminder is the last…
Read moreIslanders News: 2021 Preseason schedule has three games in Bridgeport
Billy SmithPreseason: The only time Barzal plays in Bridgeport. | Photo by David Hahn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Get your tickets for the only “home” games until November. Before we get to the, well, “news” such as it is on a mid-August day, if you have a moment please take our Li...
Read moreNHL’s Expansion Struggles Changed with Vegas and Now Seattle
Róbert ŠvehlaThere was a time where expansion teams took years to form competitive lineups. But Vegas took advantage of mistakes from other teams, and Seattle has that same opportunity now.
Read moreOne for the Ages: Billy Smith’s 1981-82 NHL Season
Billy SmithUnless you played for the New York Islanders or were a fan of the team, you despised Billy Smith. He was mean and ornery to say the least, and wielded…
Read moreOpen Post- Day 31 Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs
Max PaciorettyWe know what is at stake, a win tonight by the Montreal Canadiens and they even their series 1-1 with the Vegas Golden Knights. But it will be a difficult task for the Habs, the Golden Knights are loaded with talent through the lineup. Discuss if you so desire. Below, find some pregame reading...
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