Fischler’s Farewell
After decades of covering hockey, The Maven has decided to announce his retirement from covering the Islanders on TV following the 2017-18 season.
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15 Memorable Moments From My Career
I kid you not. For me watching hockey, talking hockey and having a ball while I’m at it is worthy of the tune, “Dream A Little Dream Of Me.” Who would want it to end? But it must and while the clock ticks, the memories pile up to Everest proportions. That said, I’ll begin at […]
Maven’s Reflections and Thanks
So they asked me to write and reflect on my years doing MSG TV now that my retirement news is official. That’s like asking The Maven to squeeze the Atlantic Ocean into a Coke bottle. Are they kidding? [Read: Newsday‘s Article on The Maven’s Retirement] Talking about all the fun I’ve had on this job […]
The Maven’s Milestones
Over the course of 42 years covering the New York Islanders, Stan Fischler has accumulated a multitude of accolades including eight New York Emmy Awards, a Lester Patrick Trophy, and even the title of New York City’s Centennial Historian, to name a few. And as part of MSG Networks’ celebration of The Maven, we look […]
The Maven’s 8 Most Fun Moments
Time to get to a few episodes of note and not-so-note over the years here for you: 1. Matt and the Maven: Talk about shtick, Matty Loughlin and I had more fun schmoozing on the Devils shows. Our nonsense included the fly-down Chuck The Duck and assorted other props, I never could figure how Godfather […]