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Matthew Schaefer Credits NY Islanders Teammates for Aiding NHL Transition

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who would change the trajectory of the franchise forever.

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Peter DeBoer Is a Fan of This NY Islanders Prospect Who Could Push for Spot

Expectations are on the rise for the New York Islanders with Peter DeBoer taking over as the team’s head coach. He took over for Patrick Roy, who was fired with four games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

Patience Will Be Key for NY Islanders Going Forward

The New York Islanders have had a quiet offseason this summer, but while their lack of moves is frustrating to some, there is a plan in place. Following

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.

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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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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

Islanders Expected To Hire Evan Gold

The New York Islanders are expected to hire former Boston Bruins assistant general manager Evan Gold once his contract in Beantown expires on August 1st per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

NY Islanders Have Work To Do Cleaning up Inefficient Contracts

The New York Islanders haven’t had Mathieu Darche in place as their general manager for very long, but he has already made a major impact on the franchise.

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.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

Ilya Sorokin Takes Responsibility for NY Islander Late Season Swoon

The New York Islanders were right in the thick of the playoff race during the 2025-26 season to the very end. As late as April 6, they held one of the eight spots in the Eastern Conference.

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.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Red Wings Forward Could Be Perfect Target for NY Islanders in Free Agency Next Year

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason after a 91-point campaign. However, this is a group that is building toward the future, and next summer could be a big one. Coming into this offseason, the Islanders weren’t expected to be major players in free agency, and that proved to be true.

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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.

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.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Peter DeBoer Sees Leadership Potential in NY Islanders Youngster

The New York Islanders are going to be in for some changes with Peter DeBoer taking over as the team’s head coach. Recently, he covered several topics in an interview with Peter Baugh of The Athletic (subscription required), including what the Islanders need to do differently to get back into the playoffs next season.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

NY Islanders Provide Update on Third Jersey Competition

The New York Islanders' 2027-28 third jersey competition entry window has now closed. Per Islanders' beat reporter Stefen Rosner, the competition ended with over 80,000 submissions.

Mathieu Darche News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

Matheiu Darche Has Not Spent Money Wisely With NY Islanders

There is some buzz and excitement surrounding the New York Islanders and what the future holds for the franchise. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer is one of the best building blocks in the NHL.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

How Macklin Celebrini Extension Impacts Matthew Schaefer, NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have been keeping a close eye on some of the big contracts that have been handed out this offseason to young players around the league.

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 / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

NY Islanders Giving Back Through Fourth Annual Shoulder Check Showcase

The fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase, which is a charitable hockey game with a mission of spreading human connection and supporting mental health awareness, is fast approaching — with Tony DeAngelo being present to represent the New York Islanders.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Rightfully Receive Top Ranking for Peter DeBoer Hire

The New York Islanders' biggest move for the 2026-27 season came before the 2025-26 campaign even came to an end. With four games remaining, the Islanders decided to make a change on their coaching staff.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Correctly Among Best Building Blocks in NHL

As the New York Islanders get set for the upcoming season, they are going to be hoping to take another step forward following being better than expected last year. Even though the Islanders might not have made the playoffs, they were much better than most would have guessed last season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Have Major Question Mark at Key Position

As the New York Islanders get prepared for the start of the season, they are a team that will have a lot of lineup decisions to make in the coming months. Coming off a strong campaign last year, there is hope that the Islanders can be a little bit better this season and make the playoffs.

Connor Jones News / Inside The Rink / July 28

ECHL: Connor Jones Named Head Coach of Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have named Connor Jones as the second head coach in Franchise History, replacing Alex Loh, who was recently promoted to the Henderson Silver Knights.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Matthew Schaefer’s true feelings on potentially becoming Islanders captain

The New York Islanders saw captain Anders Lee depart the franchise this summer. The veteran winger signed with the Utah Mammoth in NHL Free Agency. As a result, the captaincy is up for grabs, and many are turning toward phenom defenseman Matthew Schaefer as a potential candidate.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Islanders sign Alex Jefferies to one-year contract

Another arbitration hearing was avoided for an eligible restricted free agent, as the New York Islanders signed Alex Jefferies to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday morning.