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Islanders Scrimmage: Thoughts and Takeaways

For the first time on this side of the summer, the New York Islanders played in a 60-minute game. It was only a scrimmage but played with a real strong pace.

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Roy skates ‘em hard; Okposo retires

Also: Scott Mayfield says he’s back to 100%. The Islanders began the on-ice part of training camp yesterday with some very hard skates, just as Patrick Roy forecast at the end of last season and just as players anticipated.

Aidan Fulp News / NYI Hockey Now / September 19

NYIHN Exclusive: One on One with Aidan Fulp

After one full day of NHL Training Camp, one thing has become increasingly clear about Aidan Fulp: This kid can skate and play. Then, he can skate and skate again.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / September 19

Scott Mayfield Returns to the Ice; Roy Speaks

Day one of training camp for the New York Islanders has officially ended. Groups one and two saw little surprises, and group three followed the same recipe.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Panthers Stanley Cup winner announces retirement from NHL

Longtime New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement from the NHL.

Red Wings sign former first-round pick to a seven-year contract

Canucks’ Thatcher Demko progressing from injury, but no timetable for return

Bruins add goalie as Jeremy Swayman contract talks persist

Ducks name Radko Gudas captain

Nine NHL franchise records that could be broken in 2024-25

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / September 19

Islanders Training Camp: Holmstrom on Line Two, Martin Speaks

The shrill sound of a whistle from Patrick Roy’s mouth has begun. He doesn’t even use a real whistle, mind you. All natural sound. Nevertheless, day one of the Islanders training camp is underway.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 19

Islanders Core Missing Essential Stanley Cup Qualities

The New York Islanders have a core to build around. It’s Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat, and Brock Nelson leading the forwards while Noah Dobson is the anchor on defense (Ilya Sorokin can be thrown in as the goaltender).

Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Sorokin’s Injury a Reminder That Islanders Need Strong Goalie Duo

The biggest news surrounding the New York Islanders in recent weeks has involved Ilya Sorokin. There were questions about whether he was entering training camp injured or limited by an injury.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: New York Islanders

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season. As the regular season approaches Last Word will preview each team. We will look at each team’s current outlook and stories to follow for the upcoming year.

Ilya Sorokin News / Lighthouse Hockey / September 17

Sorokin update, let your anxieties return...

Ilya had back surgery, and the Isles talk at the charity golf event. The boys are back! No, not the NHL Islanders (okay them too) but Mike and Dan for Islanders Anxiety.

Ilya Sorokin News / NYI Hockey Now / September 17

Ilya Sorokin’s Back Surgery Potential Fallout

Yesterday, Patrick Roy accidentally announced to the media that goaltender Ilya Sorokin underwent back surgery during the summer. While we don’t yet know the severity of the injury and its consequences, we do know that Sorokin is not expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

New York Islanders News / ClutchPoints / September 16

Islanders’ top prospects to watch at 2024-25 training camp

The New York Islanders are one of the oldest rosters in the NHL. While they are still a playoff contender, they need young talent to energize the team to challenge for a title.

Ilya Sorokin News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

New York Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin underwent offseason back surgery

As per New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy, goaltender Ilya Sorokin underwent offseason back surgery to deal with an injury sustained over the summer.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 16

Islanders star goaltender underwent offseason back surgery

The Islanders shared some concerning news ahead of the start of training camp.

New York Islanders’ Top 25 Players for 2024-25

The greatest NHL rivalries of all-time

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / September 16

Rookie Camp Update: One Player Who Really Stood Out

The 2024 New York Islanders rookie camp is all but over. After four straight days on the ice, the young kids (and Keith Kinkaid) have today off for the New York Islanders Golf Outing.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

New York Islanders’ Top 25 Players for 2024-25

The New York Islanders finished the 2023-24 season third in the Metropolitan Division before falling to the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1 of the playoffs.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Islanders’ Romanov Talks Lamoriello, Roy, Montreal in Russian Interview

In this translated talk, the New York Islanders’ Alexander Romanov talked about working with a video coach, his ties with general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello, his move from Montreal to New York, and his head coach Patrick Roy.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 15

Islanders’ Toughest Competition for a Playoff Spot in 2025

The Eastern Conference is stacked! The Eastern Conference isn’t as good as many people think! The Metropolitan Division is guaranteed to improve after last season!

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

Best New York Islanders by Jersey Numbers: 62-75

Hello again and welcome to part seven of the best New York Islanders by jersey numbers series. The last list was the best of numbers 51-60. That article mainly featured players from recent times that fans should know and even included a few current Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 14

Islanders Hope Russian Connection Pays Off

The New York Islanders have a vacant slot in their top-six. Part of their summer priorities was addressing their lack of forward depth. The big signing of the offseason was winger Anthony Duclair, who provides a dependable 20-goal scorer.

Matt Martin News / ClutchPoints / September 14

Islanders bring back 15-year vet on PTO

At one point, it appeared as if the New York Islanders would not bring back Matt Martin. Martin has had a long career in the NHL to this point. But the Islanders seemed ready to move on after failing to win the Stanley Cup.

Matt Martin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 13

Islanders sign veteran left winger to PTO

The 35-year-old has spent 13 of his 15 NHL seasons on Long Island, racking up 823 appearances since the Islanders drafted him in the fifth round in 2008.

Islanders sign veteran goaltender to PTO

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 14

2024-25 NHL team preview: New York Islanders

Between Trotz’s enduring on-ice footprint and Lamoriello’s inability (and unwillingness) to seriously alter the roster, the Islanders are not an exciting team.

Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin suffered injury in summer, not expected to impact start of season

Islanders sign veteran left winger to PTO

20 NHL players from the 2000s you probably forgot about

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

Best New York Islanders By Jersey Numbers: 51-60

Here we are again for part six of the best New York Islanders by jersey numbers series. The last list discussed the best from numbers 41-50. That article included some great players from the most recent era of Islanders hockey.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 22