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When will Anders Lee make his return to Islanders with Mammoth?

Anders Lee was the 152nd overall selection in the 2009 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. He played in the NHL for the first time in the 2012-13 season and would become an NHL regular in 2014-15.

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Leafs’ Gavin McKenna set for epic early-season Matthew Schaefer matchup

Gavin McKenna is not going to have a lot of time to get his feet wet once the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2026-27 season commences on Sept. 29. Assuming he makes the opening night roster, which seems to be a foregone conclusion for the 2026 No.

New York Islanders News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / July 16

Islanders 2026 Offseason News: Sign Hulking Prospect Malte Gustafsson to ELC, Place 5 Prospects in Top 100

The Islanders are making some offseason news. They signed extremely large defensive prospect Malte Gustafsson, their first-round draft pick, to an entry-level contract.

Maxim Shabanov News / NHLFanCentral / July 15

Wild Give Maxim Shabanov Another Chance After Islanders Struggles

While many wondered what awaited NHL star Maxim Shabanov after his lackluster 2025-26 season with the New York Islanders, the Minnesota Wild was already on a move.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Islanders sign Malte Gustafsson to three-year, entry-level contract

The New York Islanders announced Tuesday they signed 2026 first-round pick Malte Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract. Gustafsson, a 6-foot-4 defenseman, was taken by the Islanders with the No.

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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.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Islanders Sign Malte Gustafsson To Entry-Level Contract

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Malte Gustafsson to a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced today. The 18-year-old was selected 13th overall in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 13

New York Islanders Free Agency Updates

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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