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Mathew Barzal’s latest health update will fire up Islanders fans

The new NHL season is right around the corner, and New York Islanders center Matthew Barzal is ready to compete with his team. After missing 52 games of last season with an upper-body injury early in the campaign and then suffering a season-ending knee injury in February, the veteran is prepared to be a full participant in training camp.

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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.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Interesting Trend Taking Place with Islanders This Season

With former GM Lou Lamoriello now gone from the organization, the players on the New York Islanders roster have started a trend that many fans feel is long overdue — growing beards.

Anthony Duclair News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 15

Islanders’ Anthony Duclair explains painful groin injury from last season

Veteran forward Anthony Duclair is through a season with the New York Islanders, but the 2024-25 NHL campaign did not seem to be an ideal one for him. He played in only 44 games, scoring seven goals and dishing out four helpers while finishing with a minus-15.

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Mathew Barzal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Mathew Barzal Ready For Islanders Training Camp

Star New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be ready for full involvement in the team’s upcoming training camp, per a recent interview with Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Matthew Schaefer reveals how he can make Islanders’ opening night roster

Roughly two-and-a-half months after being selected No. 1 overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer hit the ice for the opening of the team’s rookie camp on Thursday.

Mathew Barzal News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Islanders’ Hopes Hinge on Mathew Barzal’s Questionable Knee Status

Last season, New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal suffered a concerning knee injury that caused the Isles’ playoff hopes to come to a screeching halt. The Islanders limped to the finish line with Barzal sidelined, posting a 11-14-5 record over the final 30 games of the 2024-25 regular season.

Mathew Barzal News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

The New York Islander Mathew Barzal’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

Ever since Mathew Barzal was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, he has been one of their key contributors.

Jesse Nurmi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 12

Isles’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

Islanders’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

According to a team announcement, New York Islanders’ prospect Jesse Nurmi will miss the next four to six weeks following a procedure on his left knee.

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Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Islanders’ Mathew Barzal ready to return to lineup after season-ending injury

It appears that Mathew Barzal is ready for the season to start. After dealing with a season-ending injury in 2024-25, the New York Islanders center spoke during the NHL Media Tour in Las Vegas on Monday that he’s ready to return to the lineup for the 2025-26 season.

Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / September 8

The Real Reason the New York Islanders Traded Noah Dobson Revealed Publicly

New York Islanders general manager explains the reasoning behind the trade of defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, who immediately then signed him to an 8 year extension.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Islanders Not Rushing Extension for Captain

The New York Islanders had a pretty successful offseason after missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They were awarded the first-overall pick, helping them land future star defenseman Matthew Schaefer and they found a new general manager in Mathieu Darche, who the Islanders fan base is hopeful can bring a fresh outlook to the team.

Anders Lee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Islanders won’t pursue extension with veteran winger yet

He has been a fixture in the lineup for the Islanders for more than a decade now.

Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Examining the Impact No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Could Make as Islanders’ Rookie

All eyes on Long Island are locked on Matthew Schaefer. Despite having just turned 18, great things are expected from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Bold New York Islanders predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year and made a lot of changes in response. Lou Lamoriello is out, and Mathieu Darche is in as the general manager and president of hockey operations.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

What will Islanders be in 2025-26 season?

The New York Islanders finished a disappointing 2024-25 season on a positive note by winning the NHL Draft Lottery. They were able to draft defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Projecting the New York Islanders’ 2025-26 Lineup

It’s September and the weather is starting to cool (which this year, happened early for some reason in the New York area). It means that hockey is around the corner, and the time to make predictions and projections is now.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 2

Islanders Sign 2025 Draft Pick

The New York Islanders had a busy first round at the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting three times in the first round, including first overall selection Matthew Schaefer, followed by Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson back-to-back (16th and 17th overall) with the picks acquired from the Montreal Canadiens in the Noah Dobson trade.

Daniil Prokhorov News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Islanders sign Daniil Prokhorov to three-year, entry-level contract

A big prospect has inked his first NHL contract. On Tuesday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed forward Daniil Prokhorov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26

The New York Islanders, for the first time in a while, have a roster that has plenty of new faces on it. With some veterans retiring, a few trades, and the free agency signings, the Islanders look like a different group and feel different with Mathieu Darche in his first season as the general manager (GM).

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Islanders’ Bounce Back Candidates for 2025-26

Anthony Duclair is the obvious choice as a New York Islanders bounce-back candidate; any 2025-26 preview will have him leading the list. It makes sense since he was brought in to be the top-line winger to take the offense up a notch, but was anything but.

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.

Cal Clutterbuck News / House of Hockey / August 23

Cal Clutterbuck Makes Unexpected Comments on How He Really Felt About Being Traded to the Islanders

Cal Clutterbuck wasn't exactly thrilled about being traded to the NY Islanders, as he revealed his shock and disappointment on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast.

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.

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.

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.