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On YouTubeNew York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov could rejoin the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season, general manager Mathieu Darche said on Monday.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Islanders’ Mathieu Darche denies Patrick Roy locker room speculation after firing
The New York Islanders made a massive change right before the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired with only four games remaining in the regular season.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Rick DiPietro questions Patrick Roy’s effort in final games as Islanders coach
The New York Islanders’ fall from grace, which led to Patrick Roy’s firing, was a tough look for the franchise. The team had some injury concerns, and their underlying numbers weren’t great, but despite all that, Mathieu Darche made some bold moves at the trade deadline to build the team up for the playoffs.
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6
Matthew Schaefer makes bonkers NHL history with historic rookie season
Matthew Schaefer’s rookie season with the New York Islanders may have been one of the best in recent NHL history. Sometimes it’s easier for a forward to enter the league and contribute in his first season, but it’s rare for a defenseman to fit as seamlessly as Schaefer has.
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
Peter DeBoer News / Field Level Media / April 6
Report: Islanders sign new head coach Peter DeBoer through 2028-29
The New York Islanders agreed on a contract with new head coach Peter DeBoer through the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported Monday. In a stunning end-of-season move Sunday, the struggling Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy and replaced him with the well-traveled DeBoer.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 7
Islanders GM on Pete DeBoer hiring: 'It's like grabbing the No. 1 free agent on the market'
The top hockey executive on Long Island is excited about his latest move.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 6
Islanders’ Decision to Fire Roy, Hire DeBoer Is Risky, But Potentially Rewarding
The New York Islanders have made a gutsy decision. On Sunday, management fired head coach Patrick Roy as the team sits one point out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with four games remaining.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 6
Why did the Islanders make a coaching change?
The news coming out of Long Island on Easter Sunday was both surprising and head-scratching. With just four games remaining in the team’s regular season, the New York Islanders decided it was time for a change behind the bench, firing head coach Patrick Roy.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / April 5
New York Islanders Make Stunning Move Late in Season
Major NHL news broke on Sunday, with the New York Islanders making a stunning move. The writing had been on the wall for Patrick Roy. The Islanders’ recent four-game slide and 3-7 mark in their last 10 games forced the organization to make a crucial decision.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 5
Islanders rumors: Defensive concerns around Ilya Sorokin led to Patrick Roy firing
The New York Islanders fired head coach Patrick Roy on Sunday, replacing him with Peter DeBoer. Roy, a Hall-of-Fame goalie, was the coach for 197 regular-season games.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future
The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.
Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Islander Fire Roy: Love Him or Hate Him, the Guy Never Bores You
After the New York Islanders’ four-game losing streak, coach Patrick Roy was fired. Is anyone surprised? The man is polarizing, and right now that’s back into sharp focus.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / April 5
Islanders fire Patrick Roy, tab Pete DeBoer as coach
The New York Islanders fired Hall of Famer Patrick Roy as the team's head coach Sunday and replaced him with Peter DeBoer. The Islanders (42-31-5, 89 points) have lost a season-high four in a row and reside in third place in the Metropolitan Division, one point ahead of the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Patrick Roy News / Daily Faceoff / April 5
Islanders fire Patrick Roy; Pete DeBoer named coach
A massive change on Long Island with just a handful of games left in the campaign. On Sunday, New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche announced that Patrick Roy has been relieved of his duties as head coach.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Islanders Fire Patrick Roy, Hire Peter DeBoer as New Head Coach
The New York Islanders have made a coaching change, bringing in Pete DeBoer as their new bench boss. The news was broken by NHL insider Elliotte Friedman.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5
New York Islanders Fire Patrick Roy, Hire Peter DeBoer
The New York Islanders announced that head coach Patrick Roy has been relieved of his duties, and the team has hired former Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer as his replacement.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / April 2
Calum Ritchie Has Benefited Most From Islanders’ Brayden Schenn Trade
The 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders has gone better than many expected. While sitting in a playoff spot around the trade deadline, General Manager Mathieu Darche looked to reward the team by upgrading the roster via trade.
Emil Heineman News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Emil Heineman Has Quietly Become a Major Depth Contributor for the Islanders
When you think of the pillars of success the New York Islanders have built around this season, the names that come to mind are Matthew Schaefer, Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat, Ilya Sorokin, and the stars of that roster.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 30
Sidney Crosby moves up all-time list in Penguins' offensive explosion
In a battle between two teams fighting to secure a playoff spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the New York Islanders to the tune of 8-3 on Monday night.
Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / March 28
Matthew Schaefer's assists, Islanders’ five-goal period subdue Panthers
Matthew Schaefer collected a pair of assists to tie the team record for points by a rookie defenseman as the New York Islanders scored five goals in the second period and rallied for a critical 5-2 victory over the visiting Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Elmont, N.Y.
Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / March 28
Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Should Be the Vezina Trophy Favorite
Ilya Sorokin has been one of the best players in the NHL this season. The Russian goaltender has been the catalyst for the New York Islanders‘ return to form this season.
Tony Deangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27
Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo Out One To Two Weeks
The Islanders won’t have their #2 right-side defender for the next three to five games. The team announced at puck drop of last night’s 2-1 win over the Stars that Tony DeAngelo will miss one to two weeks with a lower-body injury.
Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24
Islanders To Recall Isaiah George
The New York Islanders recalled defenseman Isaiah George from the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders today, reports The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. A lower-body injury will keep veteran defenseman Ryan Pulock sidelined on a day-to-day basis, so the team has added George from the AHL to help manage Pulock’s absence.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
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