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On YouTubeNew York Islanders News / The Lead / April 23
Three Prospects Islander Fans Should Get Familiar With
The New York Islanders’ season had a lot of highs and lows in 2025-2026. A season that had high hopes of a playoff spot came crashing down during a late-season collapse.
Anders Lee News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 16
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.
Quinn Finley News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
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
The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13
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.
Patrick Roy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10
New York Islanders May Retain Patrick Roy
Even after firing him as the head coach a few days ago, the relationship between the New York Islanders and Patrick Roy may not be fully severed. According to Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News (and first reported by ESPN’s Emily Kaplan), there is a growing likelihood that the Islanders will retain Roy in a scouting capacity.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future
The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.
Emil Heineman News / The Hockey Writers / March 31
Emil Heineman Has Quietly Become a Major Depth Contributor for the Islanders
When you think of the pillars of success the New York Islanders have built around this season, the names that come to mind are Matthew Schaefer, Mat Barzal, Bo Horvat, Ilya Sorokin, and the stars of that roster.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 30
Sidney Crosby moves up all-time list in Penguins' offensive explosion
In a battle between two teams fighting to secure a playoff spot, the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the New York Islanders to the tune of 8-3 on Monday night.
Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / March 28
Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Should Be the Vezina Trophy Favorite
Ilya Sorokin has been one of the best players in the NHL this season. The Russian goaltender has been the catalyst for the New York Islanders‘ return to form this season.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
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