The New York Islanders recalled defenseman Isaiah George from the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders today, reports The Hockey News’ Stefen Rosner. A lower-body injury will keep veteran defenseman Ryan Pulock sidelined on a day-to-day basis, so the team has added George from the AHL to help manage Pulock’s absence.
The Islanders announced they’ve signed college free agent goaltender Josh Kotai to a two-year, entry-level contract. Terms were not disclosed, although the deal presumably begins next season.
The New York Islanders have added some extra goaltending depth, signing college free agent Josh Kotai to a two-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. The 23-year-old just finished his third year at Augustana University.
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The New York Islanders picked up a massive win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. This win brought New York into the second Wild Card spot, leapfrogging the Detroit Red Wings in the process.
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
The New York Islanders needed to have a big weekend to hold on to their playoff position. On Saturday, the Islanders were dominated by the Montreal Canadiens.
Ilya Sorokin stopped all 24 shots he faced and made Bo Horvat's goal on the first shot of the game stand up Sunday night for the New York Islanders, who edged the Columbus Blue Jackets 1-0 in a game with Eastern Conference playoff implications in Elmont, N.Y.
The New York Islanders have fallen out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after consecutive losses. Regulation flops against the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators sent the Columbus Blue Jackets into the third spot in the Metropolitan Division.
Anders Lee and the New York Islanders are in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs at this time. Star rookie Matthew Schaefer has had a major impact on the Islanders’ success this season, and the vibes overall have been extremely positive.
For the 3rd game in a row this week, the Montreal Canadiens (37-21-10) are in need of a win to help their playoff chances as they host the New York Islanders (39-25-5), the team that is currently in 9th place in the East and just one point behind the Habs.
While the New York Islanders have added to their prospect cupboard since selecting Cole Eiserman in the 2024 NHL Draft, he is still an exciting one at their disposal.
The New York Islanders lost a tough game against the Ottawa Senators, but it was rookie Matthew Schaefer who almost helped them get the win. Schaefer has been a bright spot for the Isles this season, and he made history in this game, becoming the youngest defenseman in NHL history to hit the 50-point mark.
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.
Welcome back to 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.
Patrick Roy has watched plenty of elite hockey players throughout his Hall of Fame career. The legendary goaltender turned coach still finds himself impressed daily by what Matthew Schaefer accomplishes on the ice for the Islanders.
While the New York Islanders continue to jockey for playoff position, the Ottawa Senators are doing their best to remain relevant in the postseason chase.
The role of an NHL defenseman is getting redefined in real time. We’ve seen a few high-quality defenders coming into the NHL known more for their puck play than their own-zone awareness.
Calum Ritchie had a goal and an assist Tuesday night as the visiting New York Islanders defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1. Brayden Schenn and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders, who have won four of five.
After signing one of their best non-NHL affiliate prospects earlier today, it doesn’t appear the New York Islanders are finished yet. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, the Islanders are finalizing a contract with forward prospect Cole Eiserman.
The New York Islanders’ Monday practice was laden with positive injury updates, including the brief return of Pierre Engvall, Alexander Romanov, and Sergei Varlamov at various points around practice.
Matthew Schaefer seemingly never seems to run out of ways to wow fans and analysts alike. Already a dominant 18-year-old rookie defenseman for the New York Islanders, he set a new record on Friday night in a 3-2 regulation loss to the Los Angeles Kings at UBS Arena.
Brayden Schenn accepted a trade to the New York Islanders on trade deadline day, but he might not have had Patrick Roy and Mathieu Darche gotten in a room with the former St.