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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.

2025-06-27
The worst-kept and most exciting secret for the New York Islanders is now official. The franchise selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer…
2025-06-27
The trade sending Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens may not be fully official, but it’s done. The Islanders acquired…
2025-06-27
After incessant rumors swirling, the New York Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens. The return reportedly includes Emil…
2025-06-27
Welcome to NHL Draft Day, folks. With all the speculative noise going from quiet to deafening in a week, it…
2025-06-26
In roughly 24 hours, the New York Islanders will be on the draft stage, likely selecting Matthew Schaefer first overall.…
2025-06-26
It’s officially the eve of the NHL Draft. The New York Islanders will add, in General Manager Mathieu Darche’s words,…
2025-06-25
The 2025 NHL Draft is just about 48 hours away, starting at 7 p.m. on the East Coast Friday night.…
2025-06-25
The NHL Draft is two days away. The New York Islanders will select first overall, but everything’s a mystery after…
2025-06-24
It’s been a very busy Tuesday on Long Island. First, New York Islanders’ General Manager Mathieu Darche held his pre-draft…
2025-06-24
After 15 NHL seasons, Matt Martin officially announced his retirement from the NHL this afternoon. In tandem with that, New…