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NY Islanders' Kashawn Aitcheson Might Be Ready To Help in NHL Sooner Than Expected

The New York Islanders will be wrapping up their preseason on Saturday night against the New Jersey Devils, and the team still has some questions that will need to be answered regarding their roster.

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NY Islanders Defensive Duo Has Successful Returns to Ice

The New York Islanders were facing an uphill battle in their third preseason game of the year, taking the ice against the New York Rangers. Because it was the Rangers’ final preseason game, they used it as a dress rehearsal for the regular season, going with a veteran-laden lineup that will closely resemble what will be used on opening night.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / September 25

Semyon Varlamov Survives NY Rangers Crushing NY Islanders

When the New York Islanders took on the New York Rangers for the first time this preseason on Sept. 22, it was a special occasion for Semyon Varlamov. When he relieved Ilya Sorokin halfway through the game, it was the first NHL action that he took part in nearly two years.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / September 25

NY Islanders Have Plan for Semyon Varlamov Against NY Rangers

The second preseason game of the year for the New York Islanders was a momentous occasion for several players on the team. It was the first time that forward Kyle Palmieri took the ice after suffering a season-ending knee injury, tearing his ACL, last November.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 25

NY Islanders Vet Returning To Game Action Against NY Rangers

The New York Islanders are preparing for their third preseason game of the year, with a second matchup against the New York Rangers. Earlier in the week, the rivals faced off at Madison Square Garden, and the Islanders had an impressive come-from-behind win, overcoming a 3-0 deficit to win 4-3.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / September 25

Bo Horvat in Line for Massive Role With NY Islanders

Things are going to look a little different on the ice this season for the New York Islanders after a full offseason and training camp under new head coach Peter DeBoer.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / September 24

A Healthy Semyon Varlamov Will Provide Major Boost for NY Islanders

As the New York Islanders continue on with training camp and the preseason, they will be getting set for the start of the regular season right around the

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24

Islanders’ Pete DeBoer drops Matthew Schaefer truth bomb following Bo Horvat captaincy

The New York Islanders lost their captain over the summer, as Anders Lee decided to move on by signing a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth. That meant that the captaincy was now wide open for the club, and they filled that void by naming forward Bo Horvat his official successor.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / September 24

Matthew Schaefer Picks up Right Where He Left off in New Role for NY Islanders

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer put together a historic rookie campaign during the 2025-26 season. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was viewed as a future top-pair defenseman.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

Key Area for NY Islanders Looks Great Against NY Rangers

The New York Islanders were able to secure their first win of the preseason against the New York Rangers in a come-from-behind fashion. In the win, they saw something very encouraging going forward. Despite trailing 3-0 at the midway point of the second period, it was four unanswered goals by the Islanders that resulted in the comeback win.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

UBS Arena Debuts Bizarre Menu Items for NY Islanders Games

UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders — and now home to some of the more creative concoctions on NHL menus. UBS Arena unveiled multiple new menu items for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

Semyon Varlamov Makes Successful Return to NY Islanders

In normal circumstances, a preseason game wouldn’t draw too much attention for New York Islanders fans, even when going up against one of their rivals, the New York Rangers.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Coach Pete DeBoer expects Matthew Schaefer to become future captain of Islanders

According to New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer, the team already has its future captain. Speaking with reporters Wednesday, DeBoer said defenseman Matthew Schaefer will one day wear the “C” on Long Island.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

NY Islanders Free Agent Signing Makes Significant Impact in Debut

The New York Islanders didn’t make many changes to their lineup this offseason, opting to run it back with players returning from injury as the biggest additions.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

NY Islanders Waive 2 Players, Assign 12 Others to Hamilton

The New York Islanders are preparing for their second preseason game of the year, on the road at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers. Their lineup for Game 2 of the preseason is expected to feature more veterans, after the lineup in their first game against the New Jersey Devils featured mostly AHL and rookie camp participants.

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

Kyle Palmieri Among NY Islanders Vets in Lineup Against NY Rangers

The 2025-26 season changed drastically for the New York Islanders on Nov. 28, 2025, when forward Kyle Palmieri suffered a season-ending ACL injury. The veteran winger got tangled with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale along the boards while battling for the puck.

New York Islanders News / The Lead / September 22

Mathew Barzal’s Injury Creates Space for Victor Eklund on Islanders’ Roster

With the 2026-2027 NHL season set to begin soon, the New York Islanders began training camp on Wednesday. Unfortunately, they will be without forward Mathew Barzal for the foreseeable future.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

NY Islanders Assign Four Players From Camp To Junior Clubs

The New York Islanders played their first preseason game of the year against the New Jersey Devils over the weekend, losing the game 2-1. Their lineup that afternoon was made up mostly of AHL and rookie camp players looking to make a good impression on the coaching staff.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

NY Islanders Receive Concerning Projection Regarding Upcoming Season

The New York Islanders will be getting set for their second preseason game against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. With the regular season right around the corner, the Islanders will be hoping to be a contender. Following a bit of a quiet offseason for New York, expectations are a bit mixed for the Islanders coming into the year.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21