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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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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.

Joey Larson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22

Islanders Re-Sign Joey Larson

The New York Islanders are keeping around a collegiate free agent signee for a few more years. According to a team announcement, the Islanders have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract through the 2027-28 season.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

‘I don’t care about the money’: Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer not worried about next contract

While a couple of the NHL’s top young stars are getting paid big bucks, the reigning rookie of the year isn’t letting the noise get to him. When speaking

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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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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 21

Matthew Schaefer’s contract desires after Leo Carlsson, Connor Bedard mega-deals

The New York Islanders have a gem in Matthew Schaefer. They selected the promising defenseman first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. And he turned in one of the greatest rookie performances by a defenseman in NHL history.

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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.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 21

Matthew Schaefer Gives Gavin McKenna Advice About Toronto

In a recent Sportsnet interview, Matthew Schaefer basically gave Gavin McKenna the simplest (but probably the best) advice. Just enjoy the ride and keep working.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 20

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets captain truth bomb from Pete DeBoer

Matthew Schaefer has already changed the trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise after a sensational rookie season that saw the 18-year-old record 59 points and win the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 20

Islanders Add AHL Depth With Tikkanen, Fanti & Healey Signings

The New York Islanders and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers, have signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to a one-year, two-way contract extension.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 17

New York Islanders and Their Third Jerseys

A team’s third jersey could breathe a new spirit, a new life, and excitement into a franchise. Not to mention another opportunity for a fanbase to show off some new merchandise.

Henrik Tikkanen News / Daily Faceoff / July 17

Islanders re-sign Henrik Tikkanen to one-year contract

The New York Islanders have re-signed Henrik Tikkanen to a one-year, two-way contract, the club announced Friday afternoon. Tikkanen, 25, split the 2025-26 season between the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders and the ECHL’s Worcester Railers.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

New York Islanders’ 2026-27 Season Schedule Released

The New York Islanders and the NHL announced the 2026-27 regular-season schedule on Thursday. The 84-game schedule is the longest since the 1993-94 season.

Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

When will Anders Lee make his return to Islanders with Mammoth?

Anders Lee was the 152nd overall selection in the 2009 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. He played in the NHL for the first time in the 2012-13 season and would become an NHL regular in 2014-15.

New York Islanders News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 16

Islanders 2026 Offseason News: Sign Hulking Prospect Malte Gustafsson to ELC, Place 5 Prospects in Top 100

The Islanders are making some offseason news. They signed extremely large defensive prospect Malte Gustafsson, their first-round draft pick, to an entry-level contract.

Maxim Shabanov News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Wild Give Maxim Shabanov Another Chance After Islanders Struggles

While many wondered what awaited NHL star Maxim Shabanov after his lackluster 2025-26 season with the New York Islanders, the Minnesota Wild was already on a move.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to three-year, entry-level contract

The New York Islanders announced Tuesday they signed 2026 first-round pick Malte Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Gustafsson, a 6-foot-4 defenseman, was taken by the Islanders with the No.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Islanders Sign Malte Gustafsson To Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Malte Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced today. The 18-year-old was selected 13th overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 13

New York Islanders Free Agency Updates

With the date of July 1st come and gone, unrestricted free agency in the past, fans can find some peace in the mundane for a short time. Whatever that looks like, with a buzzing off-season still in the works.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Islanders get eye-popping 30,000 submissions in 3rd jersey contest

For the first time in their team history, the New York Islanders are allowing their fans to have a say in a new uniform design that will be unveiled during the upcoming season.

Mathew Barzal News / Inside The Rink / July 8

Player Profile: Mathew Barzal

Mathew Barzal was born on May 26, 1997, in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. Barzal began his hockey career with the Burnaby Winter Club under-15 team of the Pacific Coast Bantam Hockey League.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Islanders fans can design 3rd jerseys in unique opportunity

The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs each of the past two seasons. This offseason, the Islanders made a trade to improve the roster in hopes of making the playoffs in 2026-27.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

Islanders to have fans help design new third jersey

A major-league team is taking a different approach to adding to its identity. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced a jersey design contest, inviting fans to submit ideas for the team’s third jersey, which will be introduced during the 2027-28 season.