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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Kings recall Erik Portillo on emergency basis
The Kings announced they’ve recalled goalie Erik Portillo from AHL Ontario under emergency conditions. As he’s an emergency call-up, the Kings don’t have to open a roster spot for him – although they wouldn’t have had to anyway with an existing opening.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / October 15
Are the Islanders already in trouble after just three games?
The New York Islanders have stumbled out of the gate with an 0–3 record — their worst start in over a decade and a troubling sign for a team expected to contend for at least a playoff spot.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 14
DFO Fantasy Show – Islanders & Rangers Check-In: The State of New York
Brock Seguin is joined by Stefen Rosner (NHL.com, The Elmonters) and Jonny Lazarus (Daily Faceoff, Morning Cuppa Hockey) to talk about the State of New York.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer makes franchise history with assist vs Jets
The New York Islanders have dropped to 0-3-0 on the season, but they have a bright spot. Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal in game two and extended his points streak in game three against the Winnipeg Jets.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Calum Ritchie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13
Islanders reassign former first-round pick to AHL
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have reassigned forward Calum Ritchie to the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders. Ritchie had begun the year on the season-opening injured reserve, working his way back from a lower-body issue.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 13
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer’s emotional reaction to 1st NHL goal
The New York Islanders lost 4-2 to the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena on October 11. Despite the loss, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft, Matthew Schaefer scored what was his first NHL goal in his first home game, poking in a rebound early in the third to cut the deficit to 4–2.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 12
Isles rookie Matthew Schaefer is already setting records
The New York Islanders have yet to record a win through their first two games. But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
Jonathan Drouin News / The Hockey Writers / October 12
Islanders’ Drouin Faces Suspension After Costly Hit vs. Penguins
In the season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the New York Islanders were already trailing late when tempers flared in the final seconds. With just 14.2 seconds remaining in the third period, forward Jonathan Drouin and Connor Dewar clashed in front of the Penguins’ net.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 12
Islanders Star Credits Mom for Assist in First NHL Goal
The 2025 No. 1 overall NHL Entry Draft selection from June has netted his first. New York Islanders' defenseman Matthew Schaefer set his sights on a loose puck after a scramble in front of the Washington Capitals' net and lunged forward, sending it straight past goaltender Logan Thompson at 4:28 of the third period.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Scores First NHL Goal Against Capitals
New York Islanders 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer has scored the first NHL goal of his career. The goal came less than five minutes into the third period against the Washington Capitals.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / October 11
NHL Announces First Player Punishment Three Days Into Season
The NHL handed out its first suspension of the 2025–26 season on Friday, just three days after the regular season began. New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended one game for cross-checking Pittsburgh Penguins forward Connor Dewar late in Thursday night’s contest at UBS Arena.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 11
Islanders Forward Suspended for Cross-Check
The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 recently for what seems like the first time the Penguins have been able to defeat the Islanders in years.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
New York Islanders Forward Suspended One Game
The New York Islanders will be without one of their new forwards for one game. News emerged on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game after a cross-checking incident.
Jonathan Drouin News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 10
Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin suspended after cross-check vs. Penguins
The New York Islanders lost the first game of their season to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday. Matthew Schaefer was the highlight, picking up his first assist in his first game.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 10
Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders
When the New York Islanders moved way up at the NHL Draft lottery to obtain the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 draft, they knew they would have an opportunity to add a game-breaking defenseman to their lineup.
Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / October 10
Why Mathew Barzal thinks the New York Islanders can be the new Dallas Stars
Mathew Barzal was just so happy to be talking hockey at all. That may come as a surprise given how grim things have been for the New York Islanders over the past four seasons.
Jonathan Drouin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10
Islanders' Jonathan Drouin to have player safety hearing
Jonathan Drouin’s Islanders debut was a multifaceted one.
Matias Rajaniemi News / Inside The Rink / September 29
ECHL: Matias Rajaniemi Heads Back Home
Worcester Railers defenseman Matias Rajaniemi is heading home to Finland to join HIFK (Liiga) after one season in North America. Rajaniemi, 23, spent last season in the New York Islanders organization after being drafted by the Islanders in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 26
Ranking trade options for Panthers following Aleksander Barkov injury
Aleksander Barkov is going to miss seven to nine months after suffering ACL and MCL injuries. What should Florida do?
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Insider names two veteran centers Maple Leafs could sign
The Toronto Maple Leafs could sign more players this season if they see an opportunity in offensive positions during training camp, as confirmed by GM Brad Treliving.
Anders Lee News / Field Level Media / September 24
Islanders captain Anders Lee (upper body) out 1-2 weeks
New York Islanders captain Anders Lee will be sidelined one to two weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Wednesday. The Islanders play their final preseason game Oct.
New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / September 16
Islanders' Patrick Roy, Anthony Duclair Clear Air After Controversial Past Comment
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair and head coach Patrick Roy say their fractured relationship from last season is no longer an issue. The members of the Islanders organization met this summer to settle the fallout from Roy’s stinging “god awful” comment and criticism of Duclair's play in April that led to the forward's leave of absence.
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