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On YouTubeMatthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / May 5
Matthew Schaefer headlines trio of Calder Trophy finalists
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov and Anaheim winger Beckett Sennecke were named as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
3 early Islanders trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The New York Islanders put together a late-season collapse that cost head coach Patrick Roy his job. That showed what everyone already knew: New York needs more talent to become a true playoff contender.
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.
Islanders Promote Rocky Thompson To Assistant Coach
The New York Islanders announced the hire of Rocky Thompson as an assistant coach for the staff of head coach Peter DeBoer. Thompson’s hire is a promotion from the AHL, where he has served as the head coach of the Islanders’ affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 27
Pete DeBoer makes Matthew Schaefer-Olympics admission after 4 games as Islanders coach
Pete DeBoer faced the impossible task of turning around the New York Islanders in four games after the team let Patrick Roy go. New York would’ve needed to win all four remaining games and still get some help from the teams they were chasing to have a chance to make the playoffs.
Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25
Islanders fire former Patrick Roy assistant
When the New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy in favor of Pete DeBoer, they decided to keep the remaining coaches on staff until the end of the season.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / April 23
Three Prospects Islander Fans Should Get Familiar With
The New York Islanders’ season had a lot of highs and lows in 2025-2026. A season that had high hopes of a playoff spot came crashing down during a late-season collapse.
Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
Islanders’ GM wants to re-sign captain Anders Lee
The New York Islanders will not be making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but captain Anders Lee wishes to return to Long Island next season. The feeling is mutual, as Islanders’ general manager Mathieu Darche wants to re-sign him during the offseason, according to a recap of the season on NHL.com.
Quinn Finley News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Islanders sign Quinn Finley to two-year, entry-level contract
The New York Islanders bolstered their young talents on Wednesday, signing left winger Quinn Finley to a two-year, entry-level contract out of the University
Quinn Finley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Islanders Sign Quinn Finley To Entry-Level Deal
The Islanders announced Wednesday that they’ve signed forward prospect Quinn Finley to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal will kick in next season, making him a restricted free agent in 2028.
Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15
Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status
The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely.
Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / April 14
Islanders send Semyon Varlamov to AHL on conditioning loan
Semyon Varlamov is finally taking the next big step towards returning to action, as the New York Islanders announced on Tuesday that the goaltender has been loaned to the Bridgeport Islanders on a long-term injured reserve conditioning stint.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 14
Islanders’ Disappointing Season Alleviated by Schaefer’s Breakout
The New York Islanders have officially missed the playoffs. Losing on both halves of a back-to-back against the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens has condemned the Isles to their fate.
New York Islanders News / EasySportz / April 13
Islanders Season Ends in Heartbreak
ELMONT, N.Y. — The wins were there. The goaltending was elite. The belief lasted longer than it probably should have. And yet, the 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders ended the only way a late-season collapse ever does — abruptly, quietly, and far short of where it once seemed destined to go.
Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10
Patrick Roy might not leave Islanders organization after all
After reports surfaced that Emily Kaplan suggested former New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy could remain with the Islanders in a scouting role, talk about what this would mean for the team was widely discussed by Isles fans this week.
Patrick Roy News / Daily Faceoff / April 8
Were the Islanders prioritizing flair over fit with Pete DeBoer hiring?
The New York Islanders stunned the hockey world when they parted ways with head coach Patrick Roy and brought in Pete DeBoer as head coach, but is DeBoer the guy to fix their project?
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.
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.
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.
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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