Ethan Sears
About the Columnist
Ethan Sears is a sports reporter for the New York Post focused on the New York Islanders and the NHL. He has covered all four major professional sports as well as college football and basketball. Prior to working for The Post, he covered University of Michigan football and basketball for The Michigan Daily. He has also worked for the Los Angeles Times and the Indianapolis Star. He is a native of Westchester County, New York.
The Archive
Rangers bring back veteran for needed depth
July 12, 2024 | 4:00pmKeeping him in the fold is another — albeit much smaller — step in the direction of stability on defense for the Rangers.
What their best offseason in years could mean for the Islanders' chances in 2024-25
July 11, 2024 | 8:40amIt's early, but the Islanders can already claim with some credibility that it is their best offseason since 2018.
Legendary Rangers voice elated about receiving enormous accolade
July 11, 2024 | 7:30am“It’s a great honor because of the length of my career, being a New Yorker my entire life, it’s something that’s special,” Rosen told The Post.
Former second-round pick leaving Islanders for Russian team
July 10, 2024 | 2:21pmThe 23-year-old was considered one of the better prospects in the organization. But the writing was on the wall as he struggled to get a call-up despite posting strong numbers...
Boston University's prospect-laden hockey team offers a glimpse of the Islanders' future
July 4, 2024 | 8:40amIt is not a matter of coincidence that BU coach Jay Pandolfo and Lamoriello are long-standing associates.
Islanders have dwindling options for further improvements
July 2, 2024 | 11:55pmAs a matter of necessity, the Islanders are not done making moves this summer.
What to know about Islanders’ 2024-25 NHL schedule
July 2, 2024 | 9:05pmThe Post hits on four takeaways from the schedule.
Why it was hard for Anthony Duclair to 'say no' to Islanders in NHL free agency
July 1, 2024 | 8:54pmIn addition to Anthony Duclair, who will count for $3.5 million annually, the Islanders spent $1.25 million to retain Mike Reilly for a year.
Islanders sign forward, bring back defenseman in NHL free agency
July 1, 2024 | 2:24pmThe Islanders took the path of least resistance on their blue line and found some needed scoring help on the wing.
Islanders add two-time Cup winner to coaching staff
July 1, 2024 | 10:41amLou Lamoriello went back to the well of former Devils staffers to fill out the Islanders' coaching staff.
Three potential targets for Islanders in NHL free agency
July 1, 2024 | 6:30amA look at three offseason targets for the Islanders once free agency begins.
Islanders could go bargain hunting as Identity Line decision looms in NHL free agency
June 30, 2024 | 9:23pmAfter the draft and the buyout period came and went, the Islanders are going to July 1 without an obvious path to making a splash.
Inside look at Islanders' Day 2 picks at 2024 NHL Draft
June 30, 2024 | 3:56amThe Islanders selected Cole Eiserman with the No. 20 overall pick in the first round on Friday night. Here's a look a their other picks they made Saturday on Day...
NHL draft makes clear Lou Lamoriello's promised Islanders changes won't come easy
June 29, 2024 | 7:29pmThe Islanders, however, stayed at the low-limits table for the time being.
Assistant coach not returning to Islanders in staff shakeup
June 29, 2024 | 4:37pmChanges are coming to the Islanders’ coaching staff.
Islanders take record-setting goal-scorer in first round of NHL draft
June 29, 2024 | 1:13amThere was no deal waiting for the Islanders at the first round of this NHL draft.
Sharks pick Boston University stud with No. 1 pick in NHL draft to turn franchise around
June 28, 2024 | 8:41pmCelebrini joins a franchise whose junior team he played for as recently as 2018 when his father, Rick, joined the Golden State Warriors as director of sports medicine and performance.
GM clinging to first-round pick that would change Islanders' recent NHL draft trend
June 27, 2024 | 11:47pmThe last time the Islanders made a first-round pick, there was a different man in the Oval Office and the team was two years from opening UBS Arena.
The challenging truth about the Islanders' salary cap situation
June 27, 2024 | 11:28pmA few days before Monday’s onset of free agency, the Islanders have $5.65 million of salary cap space while working with a 19-man shadow roster.
The different offseason paths the Islanders could take — and what moves it means they'd make
June 27, 2024 | 8:40amThe notion the Isles could hang onto this core and keep everything the same appeared to hit a breaking point last season.