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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.

2025-05-27
The Islanders and new GM Mathieu Darche have many hard decisions ahead. The left side of the defense is where…
2025-05-25
One of the first decisions Mathieu Darche has to make is on the fate of Kyle Palmieri and whether or…
2025-05-23
After a 31-day search, the Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their General Manager and additionally named him an Executive Vice…
2025-05-23
The New York Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their next General Manager after a search that took over a month…
2025-05-21
New York Islanders requested permission to speak with Shanahan about their current vacancy for President of Hockey Operations.
2025-05-21
The New York Islanders need to make a decision: But they cannot do the "split-power" rumor that's floating around.
2025-05-20
The New York Islanders and Team Canada announced today that Bo Horvat will miss the rest of the IIHF Worlds…
2025-05-20
After a full month-long search, the New York Islanders seem to be set on a new man in charge: Marc…
2025-05-19
2.514 days ago John Tavares signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Since Toronto's won two playoff series. Tavares is once…
2025-05-16
The Islanders' President of Hockey Operations chair remains vacant. After tonight, one perfect fit can become available: Brendan Shanahan.