2026 Season Preview: New York Islanders
Last season was a glimpse of what’s to come in the Matthew Schaefer era of Islanders hockey. But can he lead this team back to the postseason?
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Calum Ritchie Could Be Key to Solving Islanders’ Scoring Woes
When looking retrospectively at the 2025-26 New York Islanders campaign, there are many positives. Most revolve around Matthew Schaefer and the dominance he showed as an 18-year-old. However, one of…
NHL.com 32 in 32: New York Islanders prospects
NHL.com is providing in-depth prospect analysis for each of its 32 teams from Aug. 1-Sept. 1. Today, the top five prospects for the New York Islanders, according to NHL.com.
Islanders News: Summer review and prospect preview
The NHL’s annual summer team-by-team look has now rolled around to the Islanders. I’m not linking the fantasy outlook, but here are their posts about the non-fantasy team and prospects: Elsewhere
NY Islanders reportedly back away from Patrik Laine after cautious interest
The New York Islanders may have gotten cold feet after reports indicated they were among the teams interested in Patrik Laine. Patrik Laine remains one of the most intriguing available players in NHL free agency. The Montreal Canadiens have made it clear they have no interest in bringing the 28-year-old winger back to Quebec. The New York Islanders emerged as a potential landing spot at one point, but it appears that is no longer the case. “ The noise that I heard about Patrik Laine cam...
Establishing a clear-cut long-term NHL role is the goal for Aatu Räty in 2026-27
It’s true that Aatu Räty was drafted more than five years ago, at 52nd overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. It’s true that he’s since played 114 NHL games spread over parts of three seasons for the New York Islanders and the Vancouver Canucks. But at the same time, it also feels true that…
Islanders News: Gold in, Palmieri and Ledecky look ahead
The “32 in 32” series has begun at the Official NHL site, so it must be August and we must be inching forward in the offseason. With a shorter preseason and training camp — but 84 games now…yay?! — the summer will have an even longer slow window. Still, some Islanders (and ex-Islanders) bits from […]
Islanders 2026-7 Season Preview: Lots of Opportunity, but They Might Miss Playoffs Again
The Islanders might be the most fascinating team in sports....
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Injury Recovery, Peter DeBoer, and Loyalty to New York
Alexander Romanov faces a busy offseason after a shoulder injury limited him to just 15 games last season, leaving the Islanders defenseman focused on regaining full game shape ahead of…
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer may pass on record-setting extension, says Keith Kavanaugh
Matthew Schaefer could take a discount to help NY Islanders build.
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Facing A Record-Breaking Payday
Matthew Schaefer isn't eligible to sign a contract extension for another year, but the number attached to his future deal keeps climbing anyway. Frank Seravalli's projection, a five-year, $95.5 million contract carrying a $19.1 million average annual value, might be enough to get Schaefer under contract when he becomes extension-eligible next summer. The reasoning traces to the rising salary cap. The league's cap ceiling is set to jump to $113.5 million in 2027-28, which would push the maxim...
Five Thoughts: Batherson, Laine, Karlsson + More
An awaited extension, a risky signing and a potential reunion?
Islanders Hire Evan Gold as Assistant GM, Replaces Chris Lamoriello to Lead AHL Hammers
On Aug. 3, the New York Islanders announced the hiring of Evan Gold as the team’s Assistant General Manager and as General Manager of their American Hockey League affiliate, the…
Islanders News: Malte muscle, Ilya reflections, prospect puffery
The calendar has flipped to August but there’s still not a ton going on in the hockey world. One exception is the World Junior Summer Showcase, which just included a week of showcasing roster candidates from four countries for this winter’s WJC. Islanders News Elsewhere
Islanders Announce Key Front Office Hiring
He was frequently named among the finalists for various general manager openings around the NHL earlier this summer. Now, former Boston Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold has found his way into the front office of the New York Islanders. #Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that the club has hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers. He joins Mathieu Darche’s Hockey Operations staff and will be involved in all facets of the club’s ...
New York Islanders Reportedly Talked to Patrik Laine’s Camp
The New York Islanders don't appear interested in getting too deep into the Laine business. The post New York Islanders Reportedly Talked to Patrik Laine’s Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Penguins Should Target Isaiah George—But Not at Any Price
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one. The Penguins…
Islanders hire Evan Gold as assistant GM
Gold will also be the GM of the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Hamilton, similar to what he had with the Bruins.
Gold named GM of Hammers
The New York Islanders have hired Evan Gold as assistant general manager of the Islanders and GM of the Isles’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.
Islanders a possible trade match with the Penguins?
Came across this little note, and since it is August, why not sink into it a little bit? We all know the Penguins are really weak on the left side of their defense, enter a division rival over on Long Island who happen to be stacked at the position to at least make a fun […]
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time
On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…
Kashawn Aitcheson & Cole Eiserman Represent Islanders at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase
The two top New York Islanders prospects attended the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, and the Islanders added more depth to their AHL Hamilton Hammers roster. Top Islanders Prospects in Chicago This…
Islanders 2026 Offseason News: A Mix Of Good & Bad
The Islanders might be the most interesting team in the...
Yankees, Knicks Deal Just the Start of DAZN’s Latest U.S. Plans
The New York Knicks will have a new local streaming home as they defend their NBA title. So will the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. And if DAZN gets its way, those seven teams will just be the start. A day after announcing […]
Yankees, Knicks RSNs Ditch Gotham App for DAZN Deal
Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, and Sabres all head to DAZN.
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