“With UBS Arena and the Ed Westfall Arena, we’re building many facilities that say ‘Long Island equals hockey,’” Ledecky said before flashing one of his perpetual grins. “That was a ...

Joining the Islanders for their inaugural season after winning two Stanley Cups in 11 years with the Boston Bruins, Ed Westfall was named the first captain in franchise history. In 493 career ...

Here are my New York Islanders old-time hockey helmetless favorites: 1. ED WESTFALL: The original (1972-73) captain. Easy Eddie was one of the all-time best defensive forwards and the one who ...