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NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Cracks Top 10 in NHL Defensemen Ranking Debut

The New York Islanders are incredibly fortunate to have defenseman Matthew Schaefer on their side and not have to gameplan how to stop him on the ice. Selected No.

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NY Islanders Announce Rookie Scrimmage Details Against NJ Devils

New York Islanders fans are patiently waiting to see their favorite players back on the ice, and they will get the opportunity to finally see that happen in a few weeks.

Calum Ritchie News / New York Islanders On SI / August 10

NY Islanders' Calum Ritchie Gets Compared to Former Franchise Great

The New York Islanders are coming off a good season, but the team will be hoping to be able to take a step forward this coming year. As the Islanders entered the summer, there was a lot of speculation about what the plan for the team might be.

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / August 9

NY Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri Ready To Move on From Torn ACL

After tearing his ACL last season, Kyle Palmieri of the New York Islanders has resumed his training this offseason and is raring to go. The center has been skating at Northwell Health Ice Center with multiple teammates and has been utilizing the informal sessions to prepare for the upcoming Islanders' season while strengthening team chemistry.

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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?"

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 9

New York Islanders are asking fans to wait one more year

The New York Islanders have a plan. Most of it appears to begin next summer.

Florida Panthers may have built the NHL's most hated roster

Calgary Flames rebuilt the wrong half of their roster

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Kings waste no time giving Anze Kopitar the honor he deserves

Former NHLer announces retirement

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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.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 8

Matthew Schaefer Predicted To Make Massive Jump in Rankings

The New York Islanders changed the trajectory of their franchise for the foreseeable future, in a good way, when they selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 8

Peter BeBoer Leaned on Former Coach To Learn About NY Islanders

The New York Islanders made an unprecedented move near the end of the 2025-26 regular season when they fired head coach Patrick Roy. Moving on from head coaches isn’t anything new in the NHL, but this situation was one that isn’t normally seen.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / August 7

NY Islanders Goalie Semyon Varlamov Expected to Contribute Next Season

The New York Islanders are getting set for the start of training camp, which is shockingly coming up quickly. While the team might not have been super

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 7

Matthew Schaefer of NY Islanders Appears at Local Summer Camp

In what should come as no surprise to those familiar with the New York Islanders, budding superstar Matthew Schaefer has continued to give back to the local New York community.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / New York Islanders On SI / August 7

Jean-Gabriel Pageau Teams up With NHLPA for Special Donation

The New York Islanders are amongst the best teams in the NHL when it comes to community engagement and getting involved with their fan base. Their PR Team was recognized for the excellent work they did this past season, earning the Dick Dillman Award in the Eastern Conference.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Massive Turnout Leads NY Islanders To Change Third Jersey Contest

The New York Islanders did what is believed to be a first in their community and fan engagement event this offseason. Looking to create a new third jersey for the 2027-28 season, they opened things up to their fan base to mock up uniforms and submit them.

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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.

Matias Maccelli News / NHL Trade Talk / August 6

Why Couldn’t the Maple Leafs Ever Figure Out Matias Maccelli?

Now that Matias Maccelli has moved on to the New York Islanders, I can’t help thinking about something that always felt a little off during his time with the Maple Leafs.

Ville Koivunen News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Ville Koivunen Penguins’ Extension Bad News for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are certainly thankful that they are projected to have $40 million in cap space next offseason because their roster is about to get a lot more expensive.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Breaking Down If NY Islanders Can Go From NHL Lottery To Stanley Cup Playoffs

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team hasn’t had an overly busy summer. Coming into the offseason, the Islanders were a team that some were hoping might look to make a splash and really try to improve the team.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Injury Recovery, Peter DeBoer, and Loyalty to New York

Alexander Romanov faces a busy offseason after a shoulder injury limited him to just 15 games last season, leaving the Islanders defenseman focused on regaining full game shape ahead of 2026-27.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Islanders Hire Evan Gold as Assistant GM, Replaces Chris Lamoriello to Lead AHL Hammers

On Aug. 3, the New York Islanders announced the hiring of Evan Gold as the team’s Assistant General Manager and as General Manager of their American Hockey

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Islanders hire Evan Gold as assistant GM

A rising name among hockey executives is heading to Long Island. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has hired Evan Gold as the team’s new assistant general manager.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Islanders Hire Evan Gold As Assistant General Manager

The Islanders announced they have hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager of their NHL club and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the AHL affiliate, first reported by NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 31

Islanders: A Future In Goal

The future of goaltending continues to look bright for the New York Islanders. The present doesn’t look too bad either. This season will be the first full one; Ilya Sorokin will have the knowledge of Islanders goaltending coach Sergei Naumov.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Kashawn Aitcheson & Cole Eiserman Represent Islanders at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The two top New York Islanders prospects attended the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, and the Islanders added more depth to their AHL Hamilton Hammers roster. This week in Chicago, Islanders’ prospects Kashawn Aitcheson and Cole Eiserman participated in the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people

Schaefer has been openly public about his thoughts about a contract.

The Torch: Naming the best player for every year in NHL history

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

New York Islanders News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 30

Islanders 2026 Offseason News: A Mix Of Good & Bad

The Islanders might be the most interesting team in the National Hockey League. They have an intriguing mix of veterans and prospects, and they have some big decisions to make about the balance between the two groups this coming season.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 30

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Islanders’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Who Will Be The Islanders Next Captain After Anders Lee?

The Islanders are one of ten NHL teams without a captain. They have a few options, and according to Dave McCarthy on NHL.com, who spoke with Isles GM Mathieu Darche, they could have their next leader before the team opens the season on Sept.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

The Islanders Will Soon Have A Buyout Decision To Make

When Alex Jefferies filed for salary arbitration earlier this month, it was a surprising move on the surface. After all, he was coming off back-to-back 29-point seasons in the AHL and has yet to make his NHL debut. These aren’t typically the types of players who file for arbitration.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / July 22