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Mike and Dan chat with Islanders first round pick and true renaissance man Josh Ho-Sang about hockey, his music, spreading positivity and a variety of other topics. Islanders fans will remember him from his dramatic drafting, his electric plays on the ice and the headlines he made during his time in the NHL. But Josh […]
The New York Islanders could have a pair of difficult decisions to make this offseason as general manager Mathieu Darche continues evaluating the roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The NHL’s buyout window is now officially open, and veteran forwards Ondrej Palat and Pierre Engvall are two players who could suffer that fate this summer, […] The post NHL rumors: 2 Islanders forwards named as buyout candidates appeared first on ClutchPoints .
I have a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bear. He’s an absolute doofus, a rescue that we foolishly adopted after he’d basically run the streets of a rural area for the first two years of his life. So he knows not personal space nor manners. He drools — and flings his drool — more than any […]
The future of Jordan Kyrou in St. Louis continues to generate speculation, and the New York Islanders are emerging as a team to watch for the star forward. The 27-year-old has been one of the St. Louis Blues’ most productive offensive players over the last several seasons, but multiple reports suggest trade discussions involving Kyrou […] The post NHL rumors: Blues’ Jordan Kyrou could waive no-trade clause to join Islanders appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bear spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders.
Mike and Dan recap singings and rumors, and reflect on how the Knicks’ championship makes them think about the Islanders’ chances of reaching the same pinnacle. Bringing back Long Island product Marshall Warren is a nice move, especially since the defenseman showed some promise in just a few NHL games this season. But beyond him […]
It wasn’t a good campaign for the St. Louis Blues, who finished on the outside looking in at the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They also made the painful decision to part ways with captain Brayden Schenn, who was traded to the New York Islanders. Additionally, they traded defenseman Justin […] The post NHL rumors: Blues’ Jordan Kyrou linked to Metropolitan Division team appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Islanders spent the weeks leading up to the March 6 trade deadline pursuing Jordan Kyrou, and the talks collapsed at the exact moment they got serious. Per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News , St. Louis insisted on defensive prospect Kashawn Aitcheson, the 17th overall pick from the 2025 draft, as the centerpiece of any deal. The Islanders backed out immediately. Now, the conversation is widely expected to resume this summer with New York and the Blues both in different positi...
The Minnesota Wild’s need for a legitimate top-six center has been one of the organization’s most persistent issues. If the trade market fails to produce a solution, the team should strongly consider pivoting in free agency, specifically toward New York Islanders captain Anders Lee. While Lee...
Palat was acquired by the New York Islanders from the New Jersey Devils in January.
There was a wide margin in votes between the players who made the NHL's all-rookie team and those who just missed the cut.
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is adding another NHL honor following his Calder Trophy-winning rookie campaign.
On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…
Along with longtime beat reporter Arthur Staple, we discuss Nino Niederreiter’s odd Islanders tenure and the lessons we can take away from it even today. Nino Niederreiter was one of a string of high first round picks that, at the time, seemed like safe bets by the Islanders. Strong showings at the World Junior Championships […]
So…anybody gonna be in San Antonio Saturday? What a month this has been for the NHL and NBA finals, each with tremendously entertaining series and, in the Knicks’ case, the chance to make a city explode and unite around a title not seen in half a century. A cup win for Raleigh or Vegas would […]
Kuefler put up 25 points in 67 games with the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport this past season.
As the Stanley Cup Final continues to unfold between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2026 NHL draft also draws nearer. The draft, which is slated to begin on June 26, features plenty of intriguing talent, though how the early first round will go remains a mystery.
In terms of Islanders news, we are in that quiet before the draft and free agency storm while the Stanley Cup final plays itself out. Could this be the best final ever? I’ve actually heard a few people say that after three games. They’ve certainly been eventful and exciting thus far, so here’s hoping Carolina […]
Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings after a decade of missing the playoffs. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported that Larkin is believed to be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a move to the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, or Minnesota Wild, the three franchises at the top of his list. She also cited the Anaheim Ducks , Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Islanders as plausible secondary options, noting those destinations might requir...
The Knicks are captivating New York, but Mike Francesa doesn’t believe the New York media is returning the favor by doing the Knicks much justice. New York is divided when it comes to the Jets and Giants, they’re split on the Mets and Yankees, and even the Rangers and Islanders. The Brooklyn Nets have their…
On June 1, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reported that a league executive had claimed the New York Islanders were "exploring the trade market for forward Mathew Barzal."
Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final is Saturday night, with an exciting series thus far. They better get it over before the World Cup takes center stage though. Islanders News Elsewhere
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made history when he won his second Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender.On Saturday, Vasilevskiy was announced as the Vezina Trophy winner, beating out finalists Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins.Although Vasilevskiy had incredible numbers, he admitted to NHL.com that […] The post Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes History With 2nd Vezina Trophy Win appeared first on HEAVY .
Warren, a Long Island native, made his NHL debut with the Islanders this year, appearing in eight games.
Matthew Schaefer has completely changed the trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise, but the NHL rookie of the year’s emergence was not enough to bring playoff hockey back to Long Island in 2025-26. The Isles missed the postseason for a second straight time, firing Patrick Roy late in the campaign and replacing him with […] The post NHL rumors: 5 Islanders not named Mat Barzal who could be on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .