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About Russell Macias

Russell Macias is a reporter covering the New York Islanders for National Hockey Now. Before joining NHN, he was an intern with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Wild Things. He is a graduate of Duquesne University, majoring in Sports Media and Information, and a minor in history. He is originally from Levittown, NY.

2024-06-13
Jesse Nurmi signed his entry-level contract while more rumors, including Patrik Laine requesting a trade, emerged to the forefront.
2024-06-11
It's no secret the Islanders want to add a goalscorer to the lineup. What remains a mystery is who they…
2024-06-11
The Islanders watched the Stanley Cup Final, and saw a game get decided by the penalty kill. Along with rumors…
2024-06-09
The Islanders need more depth in their bottom six. In particular, the team needs a penalty killer. What players could…
2024-06-07
Jake Guentzel is available for a mid-round draft pick. Acquiring him and signing him to a max extension should be…
2024-06-07
Robin Salo left the Islanders, the Ducks are trying to trade John Gibson again, and more trade talk starting to…
2024-06-06
Salo once had a lot of promise here on the Island, but after crashing out, let's revisit what went wrong…
2024-06-05
The New York Islanders signed Ilya Sorokin to an eight-year, $66 million contract extension last year, how has that deal…
2024-06-04
The New York Islanders are in tight underneath the salary cap, but they have multiple young players who are set…
2024-06-04
Ex-Islanders Head Coach Lane Lambert appears to have a new job on the horizon, while multiple rumors around the league…