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NY Islanders Have Elite Contract With Ilya Sorokin

The New York Islanders haven’t been under the leadership of general manager Mathieu Darche very long, as he was hired to take over on May 23, 2025. However, in such a short period of time, he has not made a great first impression when it comes to racking up valuable contracts.

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What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people

Schaefer has been openly public about his thoughts about a contract.

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New York Islanders News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 30

Islanders 2026 Offseason News: A Mix Of Good & Bad

The Islanders might be the most interesting team in the National Hockey League. They have an intriguing mix of veterans and prospects, and they have some big decisions to make about the balance between the two groups this coming season.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Red Wings Forward Could Be Perfect Target for NY Islanders in Free Agency Next Year

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason after a 91-point campaign. However, this is a group that is building toward the future, and next summer could be a big one. Coming into this offseason, the Islanders weren’t expected to be major players in free agency, and that proved to be true.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 30

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Islanders’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

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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.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Peter DeBoer Sees Leadership Potential in NY Islanders Youngster

The New York Islanders are going to be in for some changes with Peter DeBoer taking over as the team’s head coach. Recently, he covered several topics in an interview with Peter Baugh of The Athletic (subscription required), including what the Islanders need to do differently to get back into the playoffs next season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

NY Islanders Provide Update on Third Jersey Competition

The New York Islanders' 2027-28 third jersey competition entry window has now closed. Per Islanders' beat reporter Stefen Rosner, the competition ended with over 80,000 submissions.

Mathieu Darche News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

Matheiu Darche Has Not Spent Money Wisely With NY Islanders

There is some buzz and excitement surrounding the New York Islanders and what the future holds for the franchise. Defenseman Matthew Schaefer is one of the best building blocks in the NHL.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Who Will Be The Islanders Next Captain After Anders Lee?

The Islanders are one of ten NHL teams without a captain. They have a few options, and according to Dave McCarthy on NHL.com, who spoke with Isles GM Mathieu Darche, they could have their next leader before the team opens the season on Sept.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Correctly Among Best Building Blocks in NHL

As the New York Islanders get set for the upcoming season, they are going to be hoping to take another step forward following being better than expected last year. Even though the Islanders might not have made the playoffs, they were much better than most would have guessed last season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Have Major Question Mark at Key Position

As the New York Islanders get prepared for the start of the season, they are a team that will have a lot of lineup decisions to make in the coming months. Coming off a strong campaign last year, there is hope that the Islanders can be a little bit better this season and make the playoffs.

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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.

Connor Jones News / Inside The Rink / July 28

ECHL: Connor Jones Named Head Coach of Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have named Connor Jones as the second head coach in Franchise History, replacing Alex Loh, who was recently promoted to the Henderson Silver Knights.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Should Not Buy Out Contract of Veteran Forward

With the start of the season for the New York Islanders still a couple of months away, the team will be starting to prepare for what their lineups are going to look like next year. After a solid 91-point campaign, the Islanders came into the summer with some uncertainty about their plan.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

2 NY Islanders Prospects Who Could Debut This Season

The New York Islanders are in a great place when it comes to their NHL roster and organizational pipeline. There are a lot of high-upside youngsters working their way through the organization who are knocking on the door of the NHL.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 27

Matthew Schaefer’s true feelings on potentially becoming Islanders captain

The New York Islanders saw captain Anders Lee depart the franchise this summer. The veteran winger signed with the Utah Mammoth in NHL Free Agency. As a result, the captaincy is up for grabs, and many are turning toward phenom defenseman Matthew Schaefer as a potential candidate.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

Contract of Veteran NY Islanders Forward is Not Ideal

The New York Islanders have had a fairly quiet offseason, but this is still a team that has some high expectations for next year. However, as the team

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

NY Islanders Understandably Predicted To Not Sign Free Agent Forward

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason, but there is still some time to improve if they do choose to make some moves. Coming into the summer, the Islanders had some mixed expectations for what the offseason could look like.

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

NY Islanders Will Need to Trade a Defenseman Soon With Plethora of Prospects

The New York Islanders are getting set for next season, and what the lineups are going to look like should be interesting. So far this summer, the Islanders have been relatively quiet.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

The Islanders Will Soon Have A Buyout Decision To Make

When Alex Jefferies filed for salary arbitration earlier this month, it was a surprising move on the surface. After all, he was coming off back-to-back 29-point seasons in the AHL and has yet to make his NHL debut. These aren’t typically the types of players who file for arbitration.

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.

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 / Daily Faceoff / July 22