Ethan Sears

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

The different offseason paths the Islanders could take — and what moves it means they'd make

The notion the Isles could hang onto this core and keep everything the same appeared to hit a breaking point last season.

Lou Lamoriello's call on this vet will be signal of Islanders' offseason plan

For most front offices around the league, this would be cut and dried.

Lionel Messi fans take over MetLife Stadium for Argentina's Copa America win

They sold out MetLife Stadium on Tuesday night for the chance to see Lionel Messi play for Argentina in a 1-0 win against Chile.

Why Panthers' feat is just as impressive as what Oilers nearly did

When the other side has the best player in the world and a comeback story, it’s easy to get pushed out of the narrative. That’s what happened to Florida in...

USMNT must thrive in Copa America before thinking about 2026 World Cup

It is about 2026 for the U.S. Men’s National Team that is two years from hosting the World Cup on home soil — but it is also about right now.

Connor McDavid can cement legacy as all-time great if Oilers win it all

It’s a rare thing to know you are watching history as it unfolds, but that is what’s happening with this Stanley Cup Final. Game 6 was not about Connor McDavid...

Islanders' past deals could lend insight into potential Noah Dobson extension

Extending Noah Dobson’s contract was not the first order of business for the Islanders during what should be a truly fascinating offseason.

Want to believe in Ilya Sorokin's Islanders bounce-back? Just watch Sergei Bobrovsky in the playoffs

With Sergei Bobrovsky being one of the front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy, there is a silver lining for the Islanders.

USMNT's pre-World Cup test among Copa America's best early games

Before hosting the World Cup in two years, the U.S. is getting an appetizer this summer. Copa America will be played in America this summer.

Islanders re-sign forward before NHL free agency after impressive playoff performance

The 25-year-old, a former undrafted free agent whose NHL debut came in January, quickly established himself as a hardworking player.

Historic Mets on-base streak by J.D. Martinez ended against Padres

Finally, after 10 tries, the Padres got J.D. Martinez out.

Mets starter finally hitting stride after another solid outing

It took some time for Tylor Megill’s strong winter to start translating into results on the field.

Which Islanders are in the mix for the NHL's return to the international stage?

In 2021, any time Mat Barzal was asked about the risks of participating in the Beijing Olympics that coming winter, he said it was worth it to represent Team Canada....

Team USA cricket team making Americans take notice even in defeat

Even with the loss to India on Wednesday, this United States cricket squad is a team to be proud of.

Team USA puts up valiant fight in loss to India in Long Island Cricket World Cup

In theory, the match between the US and India was a home game for the Americans. However, fans of the Indian cricket team came out in full force, taking over...

Cricket crash course, India-Pakistan's T20 thriller helps capture the imagination

India are going to do it. The final score is 119-113/7. I look to my left and Amad is already gone. The Bhatts want me to take a picture with...

Historic 34,000-fan crowd watches as India wins Cricket World Cup match on LI — a record for the sport in the US

Follow the Post's live updates of the sights, scenes and more from the Cricket World Cup in East Meadow, NY.

Chris Drury appears ready for Rangers shakeup this offseason: 'Nothing’s off the table'

When Chris Drury spoke for the first time since the Rangers’ season ended on Friday, he did not sound like someone content with the best regular season in franchise history.

Why the Islanders can't just trade away their draft picks this year

This draft, which commences at the end of the month, must be about replenishing an alarmingly thin farm system.

Rangers captain cites PGA Tour golfer's suicide in ripping podcast host over critique that included his wife

The Rangers captain spoke out on Wednesday after a popular hockey podcast crossed a line in describing his play during the Eastern Conference Final.