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New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Former Islander On Why Team Traded Future $50M Defenseman

When Spittin’ Chiclets host Ryan Whitney asked former New York Islanders hit-leader Cal Clutterbuck what the team was thinking when they traded top-level defenseman Devon Toews, Clutterbuck said he wasn’t shocked.

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Zachary Bolduc

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

Mathieu Darche News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Islanders’ High Floor Leaves Darche With Limited Options

The New York Islanders began the Mathieu Darche era with a few options. The new general manager (GM) could have started the rebuild, and it would be an understandable path for a team coming off a disappointing season and looking stale under previous GM Lou Lamoriello.

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New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / August 22

Former Top-Five Pick Signs Mutli-Year Deal With Overseas Team, Likely Done in the NHL Forever

The Islanders' former fifth overall pick in 2014, Michael Dal Colle, has signed a two-year deal with the KHL's Dinamo Minsk, effectively ending his NHL career.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Islanders’ Best-Case Scenarios for the Youth Movement

The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock Nelson for Calum Ritchie, while new GM Mathieu Darche trades Noah Dobson for multiple picks and then selects Matthew Schaefer with the top pick in the 2025 Draft.

Tyce Thompson News / Inside The Rink / August 20

AHL: Tyce Thompson Signs Overseas

The Bridgeport Islanders today lost forward Tyce Thompson as he signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. Thompson, this past season, played in 65 games with Bridgeport.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

New York Islanders top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders made a lot of changes in the NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello, hired Mathieu Darche, and traded Noah Dobson. If they are going to compete for a postseason spot, which they did not earn last year, they will need some breakout candidates.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Way-too-early New York Islanders trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NHL offseason. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just hours before the draft.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Will the Islanders’ Pivot to a Younger Defense Work?

The New York Islanders, for years, were led by a great defense. The same group, with Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock on the top pair, fueled their success earlier in the decade when they had deep playoff runs and allowed them to win low-scoring games.

Anthony Duclair News / Daily Faceoff / August 12

‘Islanders are my team’: Anthony Duclair opens up for first time after taking leave of absence

Following a difficult first season on Long Island, New York Islanders’ forward Anthony Duclair spoke for the first time since taking a leave of absence from the club.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders

At the halfway mark of our 2025 Summer Series, one thing has become abundantly clear. Although the Metropolitan Division may be down as a whole, the Columbus Blue Jackets still face many challenges within their own division.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 7

Who is the Defensive Best Partner for Noah Dobson?

Montreal Canadiens newcomer Noah Dobson will surely improve the team’s defensive core greatly, but who is his ideal defensive partner? There are currently three possible defensemen to look at on the team who could realistically be Dobson’s partner to start the regular season: Lane Hutson, Kaiden Guhle and Mike Matheson.

Semyon Varlamov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 6

Islanders' former first-round pick to resume skating

After indicating in mid-April that he’s hoping to be ready for training camp, it appears Semyon Varlamov’s rehab from a knee procedure last December is tracking in the right direction.

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NHL News / The Sick Podcast / August 5

Will these 3 Habs Players Make Team Canada?

Hockey Canada officially announced the list of 92 players for their Olympic Orientation Camp on Friday, which includes 24 forwards, 13 defensemen and 3 goalies for the Men’s team.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 5

1 move New York Islanders should’ve made in 2025 NHL offseason

The New York Islanders had a very active offseason. It was the end of Lou Lamoriello’s run, with Mathieu Darche brought in to run hockey operations. Darche made the first overall pick, with Matthew Schaefer coming off the board to improve their defense.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / August 5

New York Islanders May Trade Staple Defenseman of Over 500 Games

Adam Pelech has been a mainstay in New York for 10 years now, but with the blue line growing deeper, the Islanders may be forced to trade the 30-year old.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / August 4

Islanders Sign No. 1 Overall Pick to ELC

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Matthew Schafer, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, to his three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced Monday night.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4

Islanders sign top pick of 2025 draft

Back in June, the Islanders made Matthew Schaefer the first overall pick in the draft. Now, they have their newest top prospect under contract as the team announced that it's signed the defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 30

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Islanders’ Top 10

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Aidan Fulp News / Inside The Rink / July 29

AHL: Rochester Americans Sign Aidan Fulp

The Rochester Americans today 25-year-old defenseman to an AHL contract for the 2025-26 season. Fulp spent this past season with the Bridgeport Islanders, where in 31 games he recorded six assists.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 28

Top Islanders Star Tells Asst. GM, 'You Better Not Trade Me'

The New York Islanders are entering a new era under a revamped front office, and signs point to a potential retool—or even a rebuild. The most telling move came at the NHL Draft in June, when the team traded star defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for two first-round picks.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20