New York Islanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

NY Islanders Forward Could Bring Needed Spark to the Offense

The New York Islanders are preparing for next season, and the team will be hoping to be a little bit better and contend once again for a playoff spot.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

Predicting What Bo Horvat's Stats Will Be Next Season for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are getting set for next season, and after a pretty solid campaign in which they came up just short of making the playoffs, expectations

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Predicted to Accomplish Impressive Feat

Even though it has been a bit of a quiet summer for the New York Islanders, this is still a team that will be hopeful to contend for a playoff spot this coming season.

Macklin Celebrini News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals all-time' quiz

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

Free Agent Forward Could Help Fix Power Play Unit for NY Islanders

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team still might be entertaining a couple of moves that could improve the depth of the organization.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

Peter DeBoer Gives Challenge to NY Islanders Veteran for Camp

New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer got a head start on his tenure with the franchise, being hired with four games remaining in the 2025-26 season.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

NY Islanders Legend Believes Matthew Schaefer Ready for Captaincy

The New York Islanders underwent a major change this offseason when 14-year veteran Anders Lee departed in free agency. Losing a franchise icon like that is never an easy thing to overcome.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

NY Islanders Expressed Interest in Free Agent Early On This Summer

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team is continuing to make some minor moves to improve the depth of the team. Even though a

Alex Jefferies 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.

Alex Jefferies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Islanders Sign Alex Jefferies To One-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have avoided arbitration with RFA forward Alex Jefferies, signing him to a one-year contract extension, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Islanders Fans Will Love What Matthew Schaefer Just Said About His Next Contract

With Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson both locking in massive extensions this month — Bedard at five years and $15 million a season in Chicago, Carlsson at five years and $18 million in Anaheim — the hockey world immediately turned its attention to other players who could be looking at significant raises.

Joey Larson News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Islanders sign Joey Larson to two-year extension

The New York Islanders are keeping around a former undrafted free agent for at least a couple more seasons. On Wednesday, the Islanders announced that they have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

Joey Larson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Islanders Re-Sign Joey Larson

The New York Islanders are keeping around a collegiate free agent signee for a few more years. According to a team announcement, the Islanders have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2027-28 season.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 22