Islanders Primary LogoIslanders Alternate LogoIslanders Wordmark LogoIslanders Team MerchEstablished 1972 City New York League History 1972 – Present / National Hockey League Team History 1972 – Present / New York Islanders Nickname Islanders – The New York Islanders are among the most iconic National Hockey League (NHL) teams for many sports fans. But do you know where their nickname came …