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On YouTubeNew York Islanders News / ESPN / March 19
Islanders moving AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario 
The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19
Islanders sign top prospect to entry-level contract
The New York Islanders are having a solid year, sitting in third in the Metropolitan Division. Part of the success of the Islanders this year has been the play of rookie phenom Matthew Schaefer.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
NHL Predictions: New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators, March 19th
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
Patrick Roy News / Breakaway on SI / March 19
Patrick Roy Marvels at Islanders Defenseman's Historic Rookie Season
Patrick Roy has watched plenty of elite hockey players throughout his Hall of Fame career. The legendary goaltender turned coach still finds himself impressed daily by what Matthew Schaefer accomplishes on the ice for the Islanders.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 19
Islanders attempt to extend road success vs. Senators
While the New York Islanders continue to jockey for playoff position, the Ottawa Senators are doing their best to remain relevant in the postseason chase.
Cole Eiserman News / Last Word On Sports / March 18
New York Islanders Sign Former First Rounder to ELC
The New York Islanders have signed their first-round pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Forward Cole Eiserman signs his entry-level contract today. It is a three-year deal for the former 20th-overall pick.
Cole Eiserman News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Islanders sign Cole Eiserman to entry-level contract
A talented collegiate scorer is heading to the pro ranks. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed forward Cole Eiserman to a three-year, entry-level contract.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
Are the Islanders benefitting from luck in one-goal games?
The New York Islanders‘ turnaround this season has been one of the more underrated stories of the season, and that’s been driven by a bounce-back year from Ilya Sorokin and the immediate impact of Matthew Schaefer.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
It's almost impossible to gain ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race
The playoff race in the Eastern Conference is getting tighter and tighter as the 2025-26 regular season winds down.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 18
What makes Matthew Schaefer an elite defenseman?
The role of an NHL defenseman is getting redefined in real time. We’ve seen a few high-quality defenders coming into the NHL known more for their puck play than their own-zone awareness.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / March 17
Mathew Barzal logs 3 assists as Islanders down Maple Leafs
Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday night as the visiting New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1. Brayden Schenn and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders, who have won four of five.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17
Islanders Expected To Sign Cole Eiserman
After signing one of their best non-NHL affiliate prospects earlier today, it doesn’t appear the New York Islanders are finished yet. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Islanders are finalizing a contract with forward prospect Cole Eiserman.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer drops nostalgic memory ahead of Maple Leafs matchup
Just nine points behind the Carolina Hurricanes in the Metropolitan Division, the New York Islanders are still very much in the playoff hunt. Taking defenseman Matthew Schaefer first overall in last summer’s NHL Draft has proven to be a masterstroke so far.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17
Islanders’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs
The New York Islanders are in a heated playoff race with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets. Only two of those teams can get in through the Metropolitan Division spots, but the Wild Card spots are available as well.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17
Ex-Islanders captain John Tavares drops ‘star’ label on Matthew Schaefer
The New York Islanders face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night in Ontario. It is the first time Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders have visited former team captain John Tavares and the Leafs this season.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / March 17
Islanders sign Kashawn Aitcheson to entry-level contract
A punishing and talented blueliner has inked his first NHL contract. On Tuesday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Kashawn Aitcheson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17
Islanders Sign Kashawn Aitcheson
The New York Islanders have signed 2025 first-round pick Kashawn Aitcheson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Aitcheson’s season with the OHL’s Barrie Colts came to a close on March 4th.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16
Islanders’ Max Shabanov Out Day-To-Day
The New York Islanders’ Monday practice was laden with positive injury updates, including the brief return of Pierre Engvall, Alexander Romanov, and Sergei Varlamov at various points around practice.
Simon Holmstrom News / Field Level Media / March 14
Simon Holmstrom (2 goals), Isles edge sinking Flames
Simon Holmstrom scored consecutive goals late in the first period to cap a three-goal flurry Saturday night by the New York Islanders, who ensured they would maintain their spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race by edging the Calgary Flames 3-2 in Elmont, N.Y.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL Trade Talk / March 14
Matthew Schaefer Sets an Unbelievable New NHL Record
Matthew Schaefer seemingly never seems to run out of ways to wow fans and analysts alike. Already a dominant 18-year-old rookie defenseman for the New York Islanders, he set a new record on Friday night in a 3-2 regulation loss to the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 10
Jonathan Quick close to matching NHL legend Patrick Roy on all-time list
A trying season for Jonathan Quick and the New York Rangers still includes some history for the veteran netminder.
Brayden Schenn News / NHL Trade Talk / March 10
Brayden Schenn ‘Got the Hint’ From Blues Ahead Trade to Islanders
When he was asked how he knew it was time to waive his no-trade clause and move on from St. Louis, center Brayden Schenn didn’t hold back on the feelings he got from the Blues organization on the way out.
Brayden Schenn News / NHL Trade Talk / March 8
Islanders Convinced Schenn to Accept Trade In Critical Meeting
Brayden Schenn accepted a trade to the New York Islanders on trade deadline day, but he might not have had Patrick Roy and Mathieu Darche gotten in a room with the former St.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / March 3
Islanders’ 5-on-5 Struggles Continue to Limit Stanley Cup Potential
With the final sprint to the finish line ahead, the New York Islanders are aiming to cement their return to the postseason. We know their shortcomings; they have been the same for years.
Dmitry Gamzin News / The Hockey Writers / March 3
Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Is the KHL Goalie of the Week
New York Islanders goalie prospect Dmitry Gamzin was named the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) best goalie for the first time in his career after a strong week that saw him win both of his games, facing 31 shots (an average of 15.5 per game) and posting a strong .967 save percentage (SV%) and a 0.57 goals-against average (GAA).
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