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Matthew Schaefer Predicted To Make Massive Jump in Rankings

The New York Islanders changed the trajectory of their franchise for the foreseeable future, in a good way, when they selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the No.

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Peter BeBoer Leaned on Former Coach To Learn About NY Islanders

The New York Islanders made an unprecedented move near the end of the 2025-26 regular season when they fired head coach Patrick Roy. Moving on from head coaches isn’t anything new in the NHL, but this situation was one that isn’t normally seen.

Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / August 7

NY Islanders Goalie Semyon Varlamov Expected to Contribute Next Season

The New York Islanders are getting set for the start of training camp, which is shockingly coming up quickly. While the team might not have been super

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Massive Turnout Leads NY Islanders To Change Third Jersey Contest

The New York Islanders did what is believed to be a first in their community and fan engagement event this offseason. Looking to create a new third jersey for the 2027-28 season, they opened things up to their fan base to mock up uniforms and submit them.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Matias Maccelli News / NHL Trade Talk / August 6

Why Couldn’t the Maple Leafs Ever Figure Out Matias Maccelli?

Now that Matias Maccelli has moved on to the New York Islanders, I can’t help thinking about something that always felt a little off during his time with the Maple Leafs.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Ville Koivunen News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Ville Koivunen Penguins’ Extension Bad News for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are certainly thankful that they are projected to have $40 million in cap space next offseason because their roster is about to get a lot more expensive.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 6

Breaking Down If NY Islanders Can Go From NHL Lottery To Stanley Cup Playoffs

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team hasn’t had an overly busy summer. Coming into the offseason, the Islanders were a team that some were hoping might look to make a splash and really try to improve the team.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 5

Why Matthew Schaefer Taking a Discount for NY Islanders Could Help Immensely

With the offseason continuing for the New York Islanders, what the team is going to look like next season is going to be a great question in the coming months.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 5

Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Injury Recovery, Peter DeBoer, and Loyalty to New York

Alexander Romanov faces a busy offseason after a shoulder injury limited him to just 15 games last season, leaving the Islanders defenseman focused on regaining full game shape ahead of 2026-27.

Matias Maccelli News / New York Islanders On SI / August 5

NY Islanders Excited for What Matias Maccelli Brings to Ice

The New York Islanders didn’t make many moves with their roster this offseason, signing only two players who have a chance to make the opening night roster: forward Matias Maccelli and goalie Vitek Vanecek.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 5

NY Islanders Need To Improve in Key Area Under Peter DeBoer

Despite the underwhelming finish to the 2025-26 season for the New York Islanders, who missed the playoffs for a second consecutive year, there were a lot of positives to take away.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Kirill Marchenko News / New York Islanders On SI / August 4

Why Kirill Marchenko Would Be Perfect Trade Target for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet summer, but there is still some time for them to be able to make a splash if they choose to this offseason. For many, it has been seen as a bit of a frustrating summer for the Islanders.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 4

Why NY Islanders Might Regret Not Making Major Upgrades

The New York Islanders are coming off a good campaign, and the future is bright for the team. However, the team didn’t do much to get better this summer. It has been an interesting early part of the tenure for new general manager Mathieu Darche.

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Evan Gold Hire Official: Islanders Add Hammers GM Role in Major Front Office Shake-Up

The New York Islanders have added Evan Gold to their hockey operations staff. He will serve as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the team’s new AHL affiliate.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Islanders Hire Evan Gold as Assistant GM, Replaces Chris Lamoriello to Lead AHL Hammers

On Aug. 3, the New York Islanders announced the hiring of Evan Gold as the team’s Assistant General Manager and as General Manager of their American Hockey

Isaiah George News / The Hockey Writers / August 3

Penguins Should Target Isaiah George—But Not at Any Price

The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders have the ingredients for a smart trade discussion, even if there is no indication the Metropolitan Division rivals have started one.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / August 3

Islanders hire Evan Gold as assistant GM

A rising name among hockey executives is heading to Long Island. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has hired Evan Gold as the team’s new assistant general manager.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 3

Islanders Hire Evan Gold As Assistant General Manager

The Islanders announced they have hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager of their NHL club and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers, the AHL affiliate, first reported by NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 31

Islanders: A Future In Goal

The future of goaltending continues to look bright for the New York Islanders. The present doesn’t look too bad either. This season will be the first full one; Ilya Sorokin will have the knowledge of Islanders goaltending coach Sergei Naumov.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 31

Kashawn Aitcheson & Cole Eiserman Represent Islanders at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase

The two top New York Islanders prospects attended the NHLPA Rookie Showcase, and the Islanders added more depth to their AHL Hamilton Hammers roster. This week in Chicago, Islanders’ prospects Kashawn Aitcheson and Cole Eiserman participated in the 2026 NHLPA Rookie Showcase.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 30

What is Matthew Schaefer going to make? His contract will shock people

Schaefer has been openly public about his thoughts about a contract.

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New York Islanders News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 30

Islanders 2026 Offseason News: A Mix Of Good & Bad

The Islanders might be the most interesting team in the National Hockey League. They have an intriguing mix of veterans and prospects, and they have some big decisions to make about the balance between the two groups this coming season.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 30

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Islanders’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses, and so much more.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Who Will Be The Islanders Next Captain After Anders Lee?

The Islanders are one of ten NHL teams without a captain. They have a few options, and according to Dave McCarthy on NHL.com, who spoke with Isles GM Mathieu Darche, they could have their next leader before the team opens the season on Sept.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

The Islanders Will Soon Have A Buyout Decision To Make

When Alex Jefferies filed for salary arbitration earlier this month, it was a surprising move on the surface. After all, he was coming off back-to-back 29-point seasons in the AHL and has yet to make his NHL debut. These aren’t typically the types of players who file for arbitration.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 22