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Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch

The New York Islanders collapsed at the end of the season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Pete DeBoer locked in as the head coach and Matthew Schaefer coming off an electric Calder Trophy season, there is optimism for 2026-27.

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Mike Bossy’s Legacy: Islanders Icon, Goal-Scoring Legend

Mike Bossy’s name still sits near the top of almost every scoring conversation in NHL history. His career burned bright, ended early, and was followed by a public battle with lung cancer that stunned the hockey world.

Anders Lee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

Anders Lee Could Be Heading to Free Agency

The New York Islanders are facing the very real possibility of losing their captain this summer. According to a report from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, long-time Islanders forward Anders Lee appears increasingly likely to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Anders Lee News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Anders Lee, Islanders Captain, Bolting For Free Agency?

According to a report by NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, it appears as though there’s a solid chance the New York Islanders will be losing their captain this summer.

Mitch Marner News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

How many of the active NHL players to rack up at least 20 points in a single Stanley Cup Playoff run can you name in six minutes?

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Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Patrick Roy’s Interview with Maple Leafs 'Was Really Good', Says Insider

“The word on the street is that Roy’s interview was really good.” These were comments made by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman after it was learned that the Toronto Maple Leafs had reached out to the New York Islanders to request permission to interview former head coach Patrick Roy.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 3

Report: Leafs interviewing Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly have conducted virtual interviews with 15 candidates in their far-reaching search for a new head coach, including Patrick Roy and Peter Laviolette.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Five possible trade destinations for Islanders' $73M forward

If the rumors about Mathew Barzal potentially being on the trade block are even remotely true, there will be several suitors who kick tires on the dynamic forward.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Max Shabanov Deserves a Second Chance With the Islanders

The New York Islanders will have to make a decision on Max Shabanov this summer. They can qualify him, trade him, or use this as a chance to see what he can do under Pete DeBoer.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 1

Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season

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.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 28

Islanders shouldn’t rush their rebuild after surprise season

The New York Islanders had a surprising return to form, largely led by rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. With a 43-34-5 record, the Islanders finished just eight points out of a playoff spot, and even that doesn’t do justice for how long they were in the race.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 27

Foudy Re-Signs With the Islanders

On Tuesday, the New York Islanders agreed to terms with forward Liam Foudy on a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old native of Scarborough, Ontario,

Liam Foudy News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Islanders sign Liam Foudy to one-year contract extension

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with forward Liam Foudy, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Foudy,

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Islanders Sign Liam Foudy To One-Year Contract Extension

The New York Islanders announced that forward Liam Foudy has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24

Offseason Checklist: New York Islanders

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Islanders.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Hamilton Hammers introduced as Islanders AHL affiliate

The new team in Steel Town has a very fitting new identity. On Thursday, the New York Islanders, along with the Oak View Group, revealed the new name of the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / May 20

ECHL: Trenton Ironhawks Announce NHL Affiliate

The Trenton Ironhawks have announced the New York Islanders as their NHL affiliate; the length of the agreement was not announced at the time of the announcement.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Islanders announce Trenton Ironhawks as ECHL affiliate for 2026-27

A relocated franchise will have a new parent club. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that the Trenton Ironhawks will be the team’s ECHL affiliate for the 2026-27 season.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Islanders Can’t Afford to Miss With 13th Pick in 2026 Draft

Last year, the New York Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, who changed the direction of the franchise overnight. This year, they have the 13th overall pick. That may not sound as exciting at first, but don’t sleep on how important it is to the future of the franchise.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Islanders’ Goaltending Pipeline for the 2026-27 Season

Throughout the NHL’s storied history, one key to a franchise’s sustained success has been strong goaltending and a strong pipeline. The case is no different for the New York Islanders – winners of four Stanley Cups in their own right.

Emil Heineman News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Trade to Islanders has paid off for Emil Heineman

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. For the second year in a row, Emil Heineman is representing Sweden at the IIHF World Championship.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

What’s Next for Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer After Calder Win?

At 18 years old, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest Calder winner in NHL history, beating Nathan MacKinnon’s previous mark by a day.

New York Islanders News / Professor Press Box / May 14

The Islanders' Billy Smith and the Edge That Built a Dynasty

When people talk about the New York Islanders’ four straight Stanley Cups, the spotlight usually lands on the scorers and the blue line. But anyone who actually watched that run knows there was a different kind of anchor in the crease: Billy Smith.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 13

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's win

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic Calder Memorial Trophy win

The New York Islanders knew defenseman Matthew Schaefer was talented when they selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but they didn't know he'd make history.

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Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

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NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5