Fishsticks, Not Again! Islanders Jersey Reveal Draws Mixed Reaction Over Fisherman

Nov 3, 2026, 9:07 AM ET|Comments (0)

from NYI Hockey Now, by Steve Bittenbender,

Hockey’s worst-kept secret was finally revealed Monday, when the NHL released the “Hometown Remix” jerseys for all 32 teams. For Islanders fans, it marked the third coming of the divisive Fisherman.

For Islanders fans of a certain age, the Fisherman logo serves as a reminder of the franchise’s worst years on and off the ice. The 1995-96 season, when the change was made, marked the team’s worst full season since the inaugural campaign in 1972-73. Mike Milbury went from being just a bad coach to becoming the general manager, where his disastrous moves set the team back years. Right after that John Spano tried to buy the team.

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