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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman used his traditional Stanley Cup final media availability to crow about growing revenues and TV ratings — fuel to increase the next rights fee contracts and boost revenues further — and brag that the game’s never been better. And with the dramatic back-and-forth between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights in Game […]
The Islanders want to free up some cap space, but will they move Mathew Barzal to do so? Meanwhile, there's speculation the Maple Leafs reached out to the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck.
Toronto will also speak with Peter Laviolette this week, according to Darren Dreger.
It’s almost cliche to point out the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers need a first-line center. It’s so obvious that the notion is seeping into other fan bases until one day all 32 will know that this team has a big hole to fill. But there might just be a solution coming this summer and it could come from the New York Islanders. Almost immediately after he entered the league last decade, Mat Barzal was seen as someone who could bring the Islanders to relevancy and was someone just waiting...
The New York Islanders missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, missing for a second straight year. This led the Islanders to fire Patrick Roy at the end of the season and bring in Peter DeBoer. As DeBoer and GM Mathieu Darche try to reshape the roster in an effort to return to the playoffs, […] The post Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Islanders could be in for some major roster changes this summer. Reports indicate that Isles general manager Mathieu Darche has been in contact with several teams regarding forward Mat Barzal. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told The Citizen that the Islanders are exploring the market for forward Mathew Barzal - Ottawa Citizen (6/1) Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. This past season, the veteran speedy forward a...
The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Dobson’s first season in Quebec didn’t quite go as planned, though. Although he was solid in the regular season, chipping in 47 points in 80 […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Joined by Sean Cuthbert of Hockey Night New York, Mike and Dan run down some topics from around the entire Islanders organization, and discuss the upcoming Stanley Cup final. While the Islanders have been mostly quiet – aside from one two-way contract and the letting go of yet another power play coach – there has […]
It’s June! It must be Stanley Cup Final season. That’ll kick off tomorrow with the Hurricanes and Knights. And check back later this morning for the latest Islanders Anxiety podcast, with Sean Cuthbert joining Dan and Mike. Islanders News Elsewhere
The Islanders' Matthew Schaefer, Sabres' Tage Thompson and Golden Knights' Mitch Marner are listed between 31st and 40th on The Hockey News' top 100 NHL players ranking following the regular season.
In our first ever four-person episode, Mike’s brother David and friend Frank join us to discuss a quartet of short-time Islanders goalies spanning several eras. Goaltending is the lifeblood of any hockey team. When it’s good, a mediocre roster can do great things. When it’s bad, even a talented team can be stopped dead in […]
After 14 years with the NY Islanders , the last eight as captain, Anders Lee is 'not a slam dunk' to return, according to a report from Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Yes, the Islanders have indicated to their captain that they'd like to bring him back. But, with Lee about to turn 36, and his numbers taking a bit of a dip this past season, LeBrun writes that there are some hurdles to clear before there's a path for that to happen. My understanding is that New York Islanders GM Mathieu Da...
With the completion of a shocking Vegas sweep of the Avalanche, Brock Nelson’s season is over, taking away my last tepid rooting interest in these playoffs. The remaining teams can all go pound sand. Islanders News NHL News
Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend (if your country does that) and enjoyed hanging out with friends and watching NHL playoffs like I did. Somewhat shockingly, John Tortorella’s Knights have the Avalanche on the brink of a sweep. Meanwhile, the Carolina-Montreal Offer Sheet Series continues to be a close one. Islanders News We […]
It’s Memorial Day weekend in the United States, the impetus for barbecue and such. But the playoffs march on with Carolina-Montreal Game 2 Saturday and Colorado-Vegas Game 3 Sunday… Islanders News Tracking Danny Nelson at the Worlds for Team USA. [THN] Elsewhere
Vitals Player: Parker WotherspoonBorn: Aug. 24, 1997 (28 years old)Height: 6-foot-1Weight: 190 poundsHometown: Surrey, British Columbia, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: Fourth round pick of the New York Islanders (112th overall) in 20152024-25 Statistics: 80 games played; 3 goals; 27 assists; 30 points; one assist in six playoff gamesContract Status: Signed through 2026-27 ($1.0m cap hit) Story of the Season General manager Kyle Dubas stated the obvious […]
The NHL’s third round begins tonight, and the Islanders’ relocated AHL affiliate will announce its new name. Islanders News Elsewhere
The Islanders will have two prospects participating in the Memorial Cup after Luca Romano’s Kitchener [expletives] swept the OHL final. Romano will join Tomas Poletin, whose ticket was already secured since Kelowna is the host of this year’s four-team tournament. The fun kicks off Friday. Other Islanders items: Elsewhere Monday night playoff action: Game 7 […]
Mike and Dan rejoice in Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year by unanimous vote and his incredible presence on and off the ice. We’re not sure what’s left to say about Schaefer. A historic season, a joyous soul, a giving spirit and a loving son. All at just 18 […]
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Anders Lee became Islanders captain at an oh-so-needed time, with unanimous support from players meeting new coach Barry Trotz, the first and very inspirational step of healing after the last captain turned pajamas and ran. The years since that franchise turning point in 2018 have been a success compared to any other stretch in franchise […]
Along with Lighthouse Hockey’s Jenny Berman, we remember Kieffer Bellows, whose moments of fun in with the Islanders were few and far between. Kieffer Bellows had everything you’d want in an NHL prospect: a famous name and family lineage in hockey, high praise from prospect watchers, a tantalizing shot and a history of showing up […]
With two series Thursday night and one of them concluding, there is sadly no playoff hockey Friday nor Sunday either. It really is that time of year. Islanders News Elsewhere
All of us want that elusive fifth Stanley Cup — which for many will be the first in a lifetime — but however the next decade or so goes, it looks like there will be pure joy thanks to Matthew Schaefer. The latest kid who won the Calder has officially won the Calder, after the […]
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was surprised by his family — and his adopted family, the Martins — during a Good Morning America TV performance with the Calder Trophy on Wednesday. That the 18-year-old phenom took the prize for the NHL’s best rookie in 2025-26 is no surprise; but the way the news was […]