New York Islanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Islanders F Jean-Gabriel Pageau signs 3-year extension

The New York Islanders announced a three-year contract extension with forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau on Friday. Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports put the total value at $14.55 million ($4.85 million per season).

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Islanders sign JG Pageau to 3-year extension amid NHL trade deadline

The New York Islanders made one big swing on NHL trade deadline day, picking up Brayden Schenn from the St Louis Blues. But new general manager Mathieu Darche had pending free agents of his own to tend to.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Islanders Sign Jean-Gabriel Pageau To Three-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have continued their busy day. According to a team announcement, the Islanders have signed center Jean-Gabriel Pageau to a three-year extension.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

New York Islanders Acquire the St. Louis Blues Captain

In the final hour before the trade deadline. The New York Islanders have reached an agreement to acquire the St. Louis Blues captain. Former first-round pick and 34-year-old Brayden Schenn will be heading to New York.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / March 6

Islanders Acquire Blues Captain in Deadline Blockbuster

The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues may have pulled off the biggest blockbuster deal of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. After a morning and afternoon that moved at a glacial pace, the trade deadline suddenly kicked into high gear.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Blues sending captain Brayden Schenn to Islanders in major trade

While the 34-year-old is under contract for an additional two seasons at a $6.5M cap hit, the Blues may not believe they are in a position to legitimately compete for a Stanley Cup within that time frame. As a result, they appear to have given Schenn the chance to chase the second Stanley Cup championship of his career on Long Island.

The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

Jordan Kyrou News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

Islanders rumors: The prospect that would take NY out of Jordan Kyrou sweepstakes

The New York Islanders are riding a two-game losing streak into the NHL trade deadline. Holding onto the last Metropolitan Division playoff spot, many expect new general manager Mathieu Darche to buy.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / March 6

New York Islanders Need Offense at the Deadline Bad

LONG ISLAND — The New York Islanders are getting the goaltending. The offense, however, is another story. Following back-to-back road losses in California

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 4

Islanders aim for fast start in encounter vs. Ducks

The New York Islanders understand they can't rely on mounting dramatic comeback wins all the time. The Anaheim Ducks learned that the hard way on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

NHL Predictions: March 4th New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Islanders’ 5-on-5 Struggles Continue to Limit Stanley Cup Potential

With the final sprint to the finish line ahead, the New York Islanders are aiming to cement their return to the postseason. We know their shortcomings; they have been the same for years.

Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Receives Weekly Honor After Historic Stretch

The NHL has awarded defenseman Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders as the “First Star of the Week” for the period ending March 1. Schaefer was awarded

Dmitry Gamzin News / The Hockey Writers / March 3

Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Is the KHL Goalie of the Week

New York Islanders goalie prospect Dmitry Gamzin was named the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) best goalie for the first time in his career after a strong week that saw him win both of his games, facing 31 shots (an average of 15.5 per game) and posting a strong .967 save percentage (SV%) and a 0.57 goals-against average (GAA).

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

Penguins’ Arturs Silovs continues to show he’s the real deal

The Pittsburgh Penguins continue to compile crucial points in the standings as they progress toward locking up a surprising berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / March 2

After scoring 20, will Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer score 30 as a rookie?

One of the most exciting players in the NHL is on pace to do something no freshman rearguard has been able to do. New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been making quite the first impression in the NHL.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / March 2

New York Islanders: Rookie Defenseman Matthew Schaefer Continues to Chase History As 18-Year-Old Rookie

The New York Islanders franchise changed its trajectory when they selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the number one overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

Anders Lee News / Field Level Media / March 1

Anders Lee's game-winner downs Panthers, caps another Islanders comeback

Anders Lee scored the game-winning goal with 30.9 seconds left Sunday night for the surging New York Islanders, who overcame another two-goal deficit to beat the Florida Panthers, 5-4, in Elmont.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / March 1

Why Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy

Why Islanders' Matthew Schaefer is runaway favorite for NHL's Calder Trophy

Even though there is more than a month remaining in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, there is one individual award race that you can probably wrap up and stop discussing.

Islanders in playoff position, Panthers have work to do as teams meet

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Jonathan Drouin News / Daily Faceoff / March 1

Islanders’ Jonathan Drouin out day-to-day with lower-body injury

New York Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin is out day-to-day with a lower-body injury and did not dress for Sunday’s game against the Florida Panthers.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 28

Trade Deadline Primer: New York Islanders

With the Olympic break over, the trade deadline is under a week away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? Next up is the Islanders.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / February 26

NHL Predictions: Feb 26 New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / February 24

Islanders Announce Trade After NHL Olympic Freeze

The New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues completed a depth trade during the NHL Olympic break, with the Islanders acquiring forward Matt Luff in exchange for forward Julien Gauthier.