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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Islanders have no interest in trading Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat

The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons. There had been some speculation that teams were interested in trading for Islanders forward Mat Barzal.

David Rittich News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Devils sign David Rittich to one-year contract

A veteran backstop is moving to the Garden State. According to PuckPedia, the New Jersey Devils signed goaltender David Rittich to a one-year contract.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 2

Islanders Draft and Development Camp Refresh

Things have been quiet coming out of the New York Islanders organization. That’s not uncommon in the offseason. At times, the offseason can feel a little like hurry-up and wait.

Anders Lee News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Mammoth Sign Anders Lee to a 3-Year Deal

The Utah Mammoth has signed winger Anders Lee to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $5.4 million, per Elliotte Friedman: Lee, a sixth-round pick by the New York Islanders in 2009, has been a solid contributor since his first full season in 2014-15.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Islanders Sign Mattias Maccelli to a 1-Year Contract

On July 1, the New York Islanders signed forward Mattias Maccelli to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. Maccelli was first drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the 4th-round, 98th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft.

Mitchell Chaffee News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Islanders sign forward Mitchell Chaffee to one-year contract

The New York Islanders are adding some experienced forward depth. On Wednesday, the team announced that they have signed winger Mitchell Chaffee to a one-year contract.

Matias Maccelli News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Islanders Cash In on Long-Time Target in Maccelli Gamble

What’s interesting about the Matias Maccelli situation isn’t just that the New York Islanders signed him today. The fact is that their interest in him isn’t really new.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

Islanders sign ex-Maple Leafs forward to $2.25 million contract in free agency

The New York Islanders did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season and made a key change behind the bench with the termination of head coach Patrick Roy late in the campaign, replacing him with Peter DeBoer.

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Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1

3 Western Conference teams to watch for Anders Lee in free agency

The union has not included championship parades or even a Stanley Cup Final appearance, but Anders Lee has meant a great deal to the New York Islanders and their fans.

Anders Lee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Anders Lee Reportedly Headed To Free Agency

According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the Islanders are set to lose a longtime member of the team. Captain Anders Lee has informed the New York Islanders that he will head to free agency.

Anders Lee News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Islanders’ Anders Lee to hit free agency

One of the mainstays on Long Island looks to be heading out of town. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, New York Islanders captain Anders Lee is set to become an unrestricted free agent once the market opens up on Wednesday.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Islanders defenseman garnering trade interest after injury-shortened season

It was a disappointing 2025-26 season for New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, who appeared in just 15 games before being hit from behind by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen in November.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 29

NHL Rumors: Latest news on Alex Ovechkin

Sammi Silber of The Hockey News: “GM Chris Patrick also said he has a number in mind for what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract looks like *if* he returns.

Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov Garnering Trade Interest

The New York Islanders will have more trade offers to weigh in the week leading up to July 1st. Defenseman Alexander Romanov has been the latest to garner trade calls from across the league per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Islanders select Malte Gustafsson No. 13 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

With the No. 13 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Malte Gustafsson of the SHL’s HV71.

Tony Deangelo News / Field Level Media / June 26

Islanders re-sign D Tony DeAngelo to 2-year contract

The New York Islanders re-signed veteran defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract on Friday. Terms were not disclosed, however multiple reports put the value of the deal at $4.5 million per season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 22

How would a Connor Hellebuyck trade compare to other historic NHL superstar goalie moves?

There have been big goalie trades before in the NHL. Two of the greatest goaltenders in the history of the league — Dominik Hasek and Patrick Roy — were traded during their careers.

Tkachuk brothers united in Florida: Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 17

Islanders Bring Back Warren and Bear

The New York Islanders bolstered the defense corps in their organization’s pipeline by re-signing defensemen Marshall Warren and Ethan Bear to new one-year, two-way contracts. Warren, a native of Laurel Hollow, New York, posted pro career highs with the Bridgeport Islanders, with six goals, 26 assists, and 32 points in 56 games.

Anders Lee News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Anders Lee, Islanders Captain, Bolting For Free Agency?

According to a report by NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, it appears as though there’s a solid chance the New York Islanders will be losing their captain this summer.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 13

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's win

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic Calder Memorial Trophy win

The New York Islanders knew defenseman Matthew Schaefer was talented when they selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but they didn't know he'd make history.

Could the Maple Leafs please Auston Matthews by trading down to No. 3?

Maple Leafs fire HC Craig Berube in move that shouldn't come as huge shock

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