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Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

NY Islanders Head Coach Peter DeBoer has High Expectations for Defenseman

Despite it being a mostly quiet offseason for the New York Islanders, the team will be hoping to be better heading into next year. A main reason why they

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

Predicting Stats for NY Islanders Forward Kyle Palmieri Next Season

Coming off a solid season in which they just missed the playoffs, the New York Islanders will be looking to take another step forward this coming year.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

NY Islanders Veterans Helping Set up Matthew Schaefer as Future Captain

The future of the New York Islanders is in great hands with their young defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft wasted no time making his presence felt within the organization.

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

NY Islanders Coach Peter DeBoer Will Have Some Challenges to Improve the Team

Even though it has been a quiet offseason so far for the New York Islanders, expectations are going to be high for next season with a very prominent coach

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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.

Kyle Palmieri News / Inside The Rink / July 25

Giving Back With Kyle Palmieri

Many players on the New York Islanders have found ways to give back. Whether it’s on their own time or as a team, the organization is notorious for finding ways to give back and help those in need.

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 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.

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

NY Islanders Reach Agreement With 24-Year-Old Forward to Avoid Arbitration

With the offseason still ongoing, the New York Islanders have been busy of late. Even though it has been mostly a quiet summer for the Islanders, that might not end up being a bad thing.

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.

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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.