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Islanders & NHL News: Transition period

The NHL is trying to settle into its brief mid-summer quiet period, but there are major names still out there (trade requests) and arbitration hearing season is also around the corner. In the post-July 1 dust-settling, Elliotte Friedman’s latest 32 Thoughts podcast made waves among several fanbases (15 minutes on the Ducks losing control, the […]

Monday Florida Panthers Offseason Caterwaul

Newly acquired Florida Panthers goalie Akira Schmid was one of fifteen players to file for salary arbitration over the weekend. Schmid joined the following restricted free agents in electing to go through the process: Xavier Bourgault (Ottawa Senators), Kirby Dach (Montreal Canadiens), Jamie Drysdale (Philadelphia Flyers), Jet Greaves (Columbus Blue Jackets), Alex Jefferies (New York Islanders), Peyton Krebs (Buffalo Sabres), Connor McMichael (St. Louis Blues), Cole Perfetti (Winnipeg Jet...

Islanders & NHL News: Arbitration filings and trade rumors

The U.S. Independence Day has passed, regular 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday schleps return to work, and the seven-day clock on the Flyers’ offer sheet to Leo Carlsson continues to count down. (Also, in the World Cup, the U.S. Men’s National Team continues their run vs. Belgium after England devastated Mexico in Mexico City, then resumed their abuse […]

Nick Robertson only Penguin to file for arbitration

The NHLPA announced that 15 players have filed for arbitration by the 5pm deadline today. From the PA: The National Hockey League Players’ Association announced that 15 players have elected salary arbitration: Bourgault, Xavier (Ottawa Senators) Dach, Kirby (Montreal Canadiens) Drysdale, Jamie (Philadelphia Flyers) Greaves, Jet (Columbus Blue Jackets) Jefferies, Alex (New York Islanders) Krebs, Peyton (Buffalo Sabres) McMichael, Connor (St. Louis […]

TBC: Book Of Jerseys

If there's one thing that piques my interest in the hockey world, it's the fashion and design that goes into jerseys. Call them what you want - jerseys, sweaters, tarps, whatever - but the colours and designs used by teams become the identity of that franchise. Think of the Fisherman's legacy when it comes to the New York Islanders or how the bleu-blanc-et-rouge is synonymous with the Montreal Canadiens. It's those team identities that fans embrace when cheering for their favorite teams, so fi...

Islanders & NHL News: DeBoer reflects, Flyers drop bombshell

The Philadelphia Flyers have single-handedly altered the league’s salary landscape by RFA offersheeting a 21-year-old to make him the league’s highest-paid player at $18 million a year. That’s great for them and all, as hoped-to-be-franchise centers like Leo Carlsson are painfully difficult to aquire, but hot damn did they just burn through the rest of […]

New Jersey Devils sign David Rittich to one-year contract

The New Jersey Devils have added some depth in net, as the team signed goaltender David Rittich to a one-year contract. The deal is worth $1 million for the 2026-27 season and Rittich comes to the Devils from one of their rivals, the New York Islanders. The veteran backstop appeared in 30 games for the Isles last season, posting a very respectable 14-10-3 record, along with a 2.76 goals against average, and .894 save percentage. Rittich served as Ilya Sorokin's backup last season, and with th...

Islanders Anxiety – Episode 378 – Two Different Things Going On

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 […]

Islanders Free Agency News: Anders Lee to Utah, Darche talks 2027-28

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 […]

Former Islanders Captain Anders Lee Signs With Utah Mammoth

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...

SIGNED: Matias Maccelli Chooses Free Agency Destination

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...

Islanders Free Agency Day News: Farewell to arms

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 […]