Veteran New York hockey reporter and Isles authority brings decades of beat experience, storytelling, and fan-first insight to HNiNY.
Long Island, NY — September 26, 2025 — Hockey Night in New York today announced that acclaimed New York hockey journalist Arthur Staple has joined the show as co-host. Staple is best known for his years covering the Islanders at Newsday and his New York hockey reporting at The Athletic, along with his 2021 book 100 Things Islanders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.
“Arthur has told this team’s story through multiple eras and understands the heartbeat of Islanders fans,” said Sean Cuthbert, host of Hockey Night in New York. “He brings credibility, access, and a feel for the room that fits our show perfectly.”
Staple covered the Islanders beat for Newsday before joining The Athletic to cover New York hockey, including both the Islanders and Rangers. He announced his departure from The Athletic in June 2025.
“I’m excited to team up with Hockey Night in New York,” said Arthur Staple. “This show blends smart analysis with the kind of conversation Islanders fans have been having with me for years. I can’t wait to dig in.”
Hockey Night in New York airs live Sundays at 8pm ET on YouTube and podcast platforms, breaking down games and the moves that shape the team’s future, connecting coverage, context, and conversation with the Islanders fan base.
Arthur Staple
About Arthur Staple
Arthur Staple is a veteran New York hockey reporter whose work spans Newsday and The Athletic. He is the author of 100 Things Islanders Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die (Triumph Books, 2021).
About Hockey Night in New York
HNiNY is a weekly live show and podcast covering the New York Islanders with analysis, interviews, and the community’s voice at the center. The puck drops on the 2025-26 season Sunday October 5th.
Hockey Night in New York is your go-to spot for New York Islanders coverage! Join hosts Sean Cuthbert and Arthur Staple live from Floored Media in Rockville Centre Sundays at 8PM ET on YouTube all season long!