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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 25
Analyzing the 4 Least Efficient NY Islanders Contracts
The New York Islanders weren’t very active this offseason when it came to making changes to the roster, and it was easy to see why. Next offseason, they are projected to have nearly $40 million in cap space.
Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / August 25
Why Ilya Sorokin Can Greatly Raise Ceiling for NY Islanders
The New York Islanders will be getting set for the start of training camp soon, and the team will be hoping to snap their playoff drought. However, there
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 25
NY Islanders Unsurprisingly Have Zero Top 20 Ranked Centers
The New York Islanders have a few intriguing young pieces on their roster that set the franchise up in a great spot for the long term. They have one of the best building blocks in the NHL with defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who is already a top-10 player at his position in the league.
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?"
Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / August 24
New York Islanders Need to Better Insulate Ilya Sorokin
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin has the ability to decide his team’s fate. When he’s playing at an elite level, the Islanders tend to be competitive.
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 23
Islanders’ glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season
The New York Islanders fought tooth and nail to make the playoffs last season. New York bought at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, for instance. And with only a handful of games remaining, the Islanders made a coaching change.
New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / August 22
Islanders Offensive Additions
The New York Islanders have a defensive player pool as the 2026/2027 season opens. With the need for offense in mind, General Manager Mathieu Darche acquired Mattias Maccelli and extended Alex Jefferies.
Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / August 22
NY Islanders Have High Hopes for Semyon Varlamov This Season
There aren’t many teams that are better positioned when it comes to the starting goaltender than the New York Islanders. Ilya Sorokin has proven time and time again that he is one of the best in the business.
Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 22
NY Islanders Vet Confident Matthew Schaefer Will Eventually Be Captain
The biggest move that the New York Islanders roster underwent this offseason was the loss of Anders Lee. A 14-year veteran, the Islanders are losing a lot more than just a productive forward.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 21
NY Islanders Fans Give Mixed Reactions to Winning Design Concept for Third Jersey
The New York Islanders have unveiled the Navy Lighthouse design as the winner of the organization’s inaugural fan-driven Third Jersey design contest following 80,490 design submissions.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 21
NY Islanders Receive Shockingly Poor Long-Term Outlook
As the New York Islanders get set for the upcoming season, the team will be hopeful to take a step forward. However, this does appear to be a team that is being built for long-term success. With the start of the new campaign right around the corner, the Islanders are going to be an interesting team to watch.
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 / New York Islanders On SI / August 21
NY Islanders' Front Office Understandably Receives Mediocre Grade
With the start of training camp and the 2026-27 regular season right around the corner for the New York Islanders, the team will have their eyes set on making the postseason.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / August 20
Islanders unveil contest winner for 2027-28 third jersey
The New York Islanders unveiled the contest winner of their 2027-28 Third Jersey Design Concept competition on Thursday. The team announced earlier in the day that the “Navy Lighthouse” concept, as fans had the chance to vote on eight potential designs in a bracket-style format.
Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 20
Matthew Schaefer Projected for Monster Second Year With NY Islanders
The trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise was changed forever when they selected Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. He wasted no time making his presence felt, immediately solidifying himself as the face of the franchise and a cornerstone player to build around.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 19
NY Islanders Ownership Was Major Selling Point for Coach
The New York Islanders have undergone a lot of management changes in a little over a year’s time. In May 2025, Mathieu Darche was hired to take over as general manager of the team.
Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 18
NY Islanders' Prospect Pool Gets Surprising Ranking With Matthew Schaefer Included
With training camp not too far away for the New York Islanders, the team will be hoping to be a playoff contender in the upcoming campaign. Coming off a 91-point season, the Islanders are a team that will be hoping to be a bit better this coming season.
New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 18
Finals for NY Islanders Third Jersey Contest Set To Begin
This summer has been a fun one for New York Islanders fans, as they were able to participate in a first-of-its-kind contest. In need of a new third jersey for the 2027-28 season, the Islanders decided to let their fans determine what their uniform would be.
Calum Ritchie News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
Calum Ritchie Could Be Key to Solving Islanders’ Scoring Woes
When looking retrospectively at the 2025-26 New York Islanders campaign, there are many positives. Most revolve around Matthew Schaefer and the dominance he showed as an 18-year-old.
New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / August 16
Pieces Of Islanders Culture
The culture within sports takes a village. Some threads weave themselves into the workings and help to make up that culture. The New York Islanders have a village of those who are also filled with a certain pride.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / August 11
Islanders unveil eight finalists for new third jersey, with fan vote to decide winner
The New York Islanders are opening up their future third jersey look to the fans, announcing on Tuesday that the community can vote on eight potential new looks in a bracket-style format. By introducing a voting process for the jersey, the Islanders make NHL history as the first team to allow fans to pick what their team looks like on the ice.
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.
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.
Matthew Schaefer 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.
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.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / July 22
Islanders fans will love Matthew Schaefer's comments about his next contract
Schaefer is coming off an incredible first season with the Islanders. He set the record for the most goals by an 18-year-old defender.
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