Gerry Hart, a scrappy 5-9, 175-pound defenseman originally from Flin Flon, Manitoba, provided early leadership for the franchise.

Gerry Hart, a defenseman who played across 14 seasons in the National Hockey League, died on Saturday at the age of 75. He was best known as a member of the inaugural New York Islanders team.

Gerry Hart knew all about the subterranean depths. As a teenager, growing up in the northerly reaches of Manitoba, he helped his father who worked in the mines. Deep, deep and deeper.

The Islanders announced Saturday that former defenseman Gerry Hart died at 75. Hart joined the Islanders as an inaugural member in 1972 and played on Long Island until 1979. He reached the ...

Jordan Hart, 31, the son of Gerry Hart, a defenseman who played 16 seasons in the NHL, was arrested Tuesday on Long Island by federal DEA agents, prosecutors said.

The Islanders announced Saturday that former defenseman Gerry Hart died at 75. Hart joined the Islanders as an inaugural member in 1972 and played on Long Island until 1979.

In a slightly-aged-but-goodie, NHL.com's Evan Weiner posted a superb story about a one-time Red Wings prospect who learned first-hand about the difficulties involved in getting to know Gordie Howe ...

Former minor league player Jordan Hart -- the son of longtime New York Islander Gerry Hart -- is looking to avoid jail following his 2014 arrest connected to the overdose death of ex-NHL enforcer ...

The Islanders announced Saturday that former defenseman Gerry Hart died at 75. Hart joined the Islanders as an inaugural member in 1972 and played on Long Island until 1979. He reached the ...