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Islanders’ GM wants to re-sign captain Anders Lee

The New York Islanders will not be making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but captain Anders Lee wishes to return to Long Island next season. The feeling is mutual, as Islanders’ general manager Mathieu Darche wants to re-sign him during the offseason, according to a recap of the season on NHL.com.

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Islanders sign Quinn Finley to two-year, entry-level contract

The New York Islanders bolstered their young talents on Wednesday, signing left winger Quinn Finley to a two-year, entry-level contract out of the University

Quinn Finley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Islanders Sign Quinn Finley To Entry-Level Deal

The Islanders announced Wednesday that they’ve signed forward prospect Quinn Finley to a two-year, entry-level contract. The deal will kick in next season, making him a restricted free agent in 2028.

Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely.

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Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock dealt with upper-body injury consistently throughout season

It has been an unceremonious decline for the New York Islanders, and one of their top blueliners has apparently been dealing with his own ailments throughout the 2025-26 season.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Islanders’ Victor Eklund notches 1st career point on Bo Horvat’s 300th goal

The New York Islanders are facing the Carolina Hurricanes in the final game of the 2025-26 season. They are eliminated from playoff contention and have already made a big move, making Peter DeBoer the head coach.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

3 reasons why the Islanders missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

There was a thought early in the season that the New York Islanders were going to be a playoff team under head coach Patrick Roy. They had an explosive skater in Mathew Barzal who could regularly beat opponents to the spot and create plays for his teammates or score goals.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

3 early Islanders trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs after an epic post-Olympics collapse. They were in a playoff spot until the final weeks of the season, when they went 1-6-0 and fell out of it.

Victor Eklund News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes

The New York Islanders are turning the page after missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New York’s highly-touted young skater Victor Eklund is making his NHL debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Islanders send Semyon Varlamov to AHL on conditioning loan

Semyon Varlamov is finally taking the next big step towards returning to action, as the New York Islanders announced on Tuesday that the goaltender has been loaned to the Bridgeport Islanders on a long-term injured reserve conditioning stint.

Semyon Varlamov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Islanders Assign Semyon Varlamov On LTIR Conditioning Stint

The Islanders announced Tuesday that they’ve sent goaltender Semyon Varlamov to AHL Bridgeport on a long-term injury conditioning loan. If he dresses, it will be his first appearance of any kind in well over a year.

Victor Eklund News / Daily Faceoff / April 14

Islanders recall Victor Eklund ahead of potential NHL debut

The New York Islanders announced on Tuesday morning that they have recalled forwards Victor Eklund and Liam Foudy from their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / April 14

Islanders’ Disappointing Season Alleviated by Schaefer’s Breakout

The New York Islanders have officially missed the playoffs. Losing on both halves of a back-to-back against the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens has condemned the Isles to their fate.

New York Islanders News / EasySportz / April 13

Islanders Season Ends in Heartbreak

ELMONT, N.Y. — The wins were there. The goaltending was elite. The belief lasted longer than it probably should have. And yet, the 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders ended the only way a late-season collapse ever does — abruptly, quietly, and far short of where it once seemed destined to go.

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Islanders Expected To Recall Top Prospect Victor Eklund

The New York Islanders are expected to recall top prospect and 2025 draft pick Victor Eklund from the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

Peter DeBoer News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Islanders Coaching Move Backfires, DeBoer Can’t Save Season

The New York Islanders face a long offseason after a bold coaching gamble backfired. Firing Patrick Roy and hiring Peter DeBoer was meant to spark a late push, mirroring the Vegas Golden Knights and their newfound success under John Tortorella.

Peter DeBoer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Peter DeBoer Hopes Islanders Incorporate Youth Into Season Finale

The New York Islanders are officially eliminated from playoff contention. That will remove the organization’s top goal after firing head coach Patrick Roy and hiring Peter DeBoer in a shocking, April decision.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

Islanders officially eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention

A disappointing end to what was a promising season on Long Island. After losing to the Montreal Canadiens in regulation on Sunday, the New York Islanders were officially eliminated from contending for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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 / Field Level Media / April 9

Islanders bombard Maple Leafs to secure crucial win

The New York Islanders secured a sorely needed two points with a 5-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game with Peter DeBoer as head coach.

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