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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26
Islanders Sign Liam Foudy To One-Year Contract Extension
The New York Islanders announced that forward Liam Foudy has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24
Offseason Checklist: New York Islanders
The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Islanders.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 21
Hamilton Hammers introduced as Islanders AHL affiliate
The new team in Steel Town has a very fitting new identity. On Thursday, the New York Islanders, along with the Oak View Group, revealed the new name of the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?
New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / May 20
ECHL: Trenton Ironhawks Announce NHL Affiliate
The Trenton Ironhawks have announced the New York Islanders as their NHL affiliate; the length of the agreement was not announced at the time of the announcement.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history
There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Islanders announce Trenton Ironhawks as ECHL affiliate for 2026-27
A relocated franchise will have a new parent club. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that the Trenton Ironhawks will be the team’s ECHL affiliate for the 2026-27 season.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Islanders Can’t Afford to Miss With 13th Pick in 2026 Draft
Last year, the New York Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, who changed the direction of the franchise overnight. This year, they have the 13th overall pick. That may not sound as exciting at first, but don’t sleep on how important it is to the future of the franchise.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20
Islanders’ Goaltending Pipeline for the 2026-27 Season
Throughout the NHL’s storied history, one key to a franchise’s sustained success has been strong goaltending and a strong pipeline. The case is no different for the New York Islanders – winners of four Stanley Cups in their own right.
Emil Heineman News / Daily Faceoff / May 20
Trade to Islanders has paid off for Emil Heineman
This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. For the second year in a row, Emil Heineman is representing Sweden at the IIHF World Championship.
Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / May 18
What’s Next for Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer After Calder Win?
At 18 years old, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest Calder winner in NHL history, beating Nathan MacKinnon’s previous mark by a day.
Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets ‘generational’ label from 5-time Norris Trophy winner
The New York Islanders pick first overall in the 2025 draft, and it’s safe to say they hit a home run. Matthew Schaefer won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the sixth in Islanders history, before turning 19 years old.
New York Islanders News / Professor Press Box / May 14
The Islanders' Billy Smith and the Edge That Built a Dynasty
When people talk about the New York Islanders’ four straight Stanley Cups, the spotlight usually lands on the scorers and the blue line. But anyone who actually watched that run knows there was a different kind of anchor in the crease: Billy Smith.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Matthew Schaefer’s Calder-winning year was one of the best NHL rookie seasons ever
The first major NHL award was handed out on Wednesday, as New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie during a surprise presentation while Schaefer was on the ABC daytime talk show Good Morning America.
Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / May 13
Isles' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was named the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy winner on Wednesday. The award is presented to the player who was the most proficient in his first year in the league.
Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 13
Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic Calder Memorial Trophy win
The New York Islanders knew defenseman Matthew Schaefer was talented when they selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but they didn't know he'd make history.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Islanders’ Schaefer wins 2026 Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie
The NHL announced on Wednesday afternoon that New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top first-year player.
Matthew Schaefer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Islanders’ Schaefer Captures 2025-26 Calder Trophy
The National Hockey League officially announced today that New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 season.
Danny Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
World Championship Nod Marks a Big Step for Islanders Prospect Danny Nelson
Danny Nelson is exactly the kind of prospect the New York Islanders have been trying to build their foundation around for years. At 20 years old, Danny Nelson provides the Islanders with size, maturity, and a compete level that translates well to the pro game.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / May 12
Who Should the Islanders Draft With Their First Round Pick?
After missing the playoffs this season, the New York Islanders found themselves back in the draft lottery in back-to-back years. Unlike last season, the Islanders could only move up 10 spots to pick either three or four.
Ryan Pulock News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Islanders’ Ryan Pulock gets injury update after shoulder surgery
The New York Islanders looked like a playoff team for most of the 2025-26 regular-season, but a brutal stretch of seven regulation losses in their final eight games knocked them out of a postseason slot at the last.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
3 early Islanders trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The New York Islanders put together a late-season collapse that cost head coach Patrick Roy his job. That showed what everyone already knew: New York needs more talent to become a true playoff contender.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / April 23
Three Prospects Islander Fans Should Get Familiar With
The New York Islanders’ season had a lot of highs and lows in 2025-2026. A season that had high hopes of a playoff spot came crashing down during a late-season collapse.
Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10
Patrick Roy might not leave Islanders organization after all
After reports surfaced that Emily Kaplan suggested former New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy could remain with the Islanders in a scouting role, talk about what this would mean for the team was widely discussed by Isles fans this week.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future
The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.
Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Islander Fire Roy: Love Him or Hate Him, the Guy Never Bores You
After the New York Islanders’ four-game losing streak, coach Patrick Roy was fired. Is anyone surprised? The man is polarizing, and right now that’s back into sharp focus.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
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