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Mike and Dan examine the newest Islanders and the plan going forward, say goodbye to those who left via free agency – especially former captain Anders Lee – and wrap up their 10th podcast season. Islanders GM Mathieu Darche made some smart, short-term pick ups on the first day of free agency, signing winger Matias […]
Rittich has bounced around the league over the past few years, including playing for the Islanders last season.
Shabanov had 18 points in 44 games with the Islanders in his first season in the NHL.
Cholowski has now played for all three Tri-State teams, having spent with the Islanders and Devils.
McWard has seen some time in the NHL, including playing a few games with the Islanders last year.
The Islanders made a few depth signings on the first day of free agency, and evidently, one was to replace the departing Max Shabanov, who very understandably chose not to return. But the big splash (or unsplash?) was the confirmation that captain Anders Lee was exiting after 923 regular season plus another 46 playoff games […]
On July 1, the New York Islanders announced they have signed goaltender Vitek Vanecek to a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million. Vanecek began his…
On July 1, the New York Islanders signed forward Mattias Maccelli to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. Maccelli was first drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the 4th-round, 98th…
Lee, who was the captain of the New York Islanders, had 42 points in 82 games this past season.
The New York Islanders are another team in the Metropolitan Division who have lost their longtime captain today. The 14-year Islanders veteran's contract expired , leaving him free to sign where he wishes in free agency. Leaving general manager Matthieu Darche without a captain to lead the team in his absence. According to The Athletic's Michael Russo on X, the Minnesota Wild are one-team who won't be taking a chance at signing the UFA. I'm told by sources that Anders Lee is not...
The deal will carry a cap hit of $850,000.
Maccelli will earn $2.25 million with the Islanders in 2026-27, while Vanecek will make $1 million.
The New York Islanders are adding another skilled winger, with Matias Maccelli signing on Long Island. Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, Maccelli is signing with the Islanders. Terms were not included in Friedman’s initial report, so for now, the key takeaway is the landing spot rather than the contract structure. Maccelli became available after the Toronto Maple Leafs did not tender him a qualifying offer before the deadline. That pushed him onto the unrestricted free agent market, despit...
Drouin recorded four goals and 20 assists for 24 points in 64 games between the New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues in 2025-26.
Today could be the day the Islanders and captain Anders Lee say goodbye after 14 seasons and 923 games together. Lee will turn 36 in a couple of days, so while both parties would like to continue their relationship under the right conditions, there is apparent disagreement over term or rate and what not. Such […]
New York Islanders captain Anders Lee will officially test the unrestricted free-agent market after contract negotiations with the organization failed to produce an agreement. The decision ends months of discussions and opens the door for several contenders to pursue one…
The Islanders captain and the team couldn’t come to an agreement on a new deal prior to Wednesday.
Former 50-point scorer Jonathan Drouin is on NHL waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout on Tuesday. Drouin joined the Blues in the Brayden Schenn trade with the Islanders.
Alexander Romanov's name is floating around the trade market, and the New York Islanders are listening. Per Stefen Rosner , the 26-year-old defenseman is the latest Islander to garner trade calls from across the league in the week leading up to July 1. Rosner drew a comparison to the speculation that recently surrounded Mathew Barzal. "My read on the Romanov noise is similar to the Barzal chatter. Teams are calling," Rosner wrote. "Romanov's NTC doesn't kick in until July 1, 2027 and after...
It’s the end of June, July beckons. Do you know where your prospects are? How about your free agents? Islanders News Elsewhere
Mike and Dan recap the Islanders picks in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, look ahead to a shallow free agency pool and bring forth a new, delusional Master Leaf Theatre. The Islanders didn’t make any big splashes in Buffalo but didn’t come away as one of the draft’s big losers, either. By focusing on defensemen […]
The Montreal Canadiens are looking to add down the middle this summer, and could be turning to the New York Islanders to facilitate a blockbuster trade. Reports have surfaced stating the two teams have discussed a trade centered around Isles forward Mat Barzal. Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. It does appear he'd be willing to be traded to Montreal. Barzal scored 19 goals and added 53 assists, for 72 points last season, leadin...
The Islanders emerged from the NHL Draft weekend with two new forwards and three new defensemen plus an option to buy. After selecting the swift and towering “single” Malte Gustafsson in the first round on day one, additional defensement included Saturday’s late round selections: With their final two picks, the Isles added a couple forwards: […]
The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. A right-shot defenseman from Chicago, Illinois, he recently completed a four-year collegiate career at […] The post Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Isles acquired Healey’s signing rights, as he has to sign his entry-level contract by Aug. 15.