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NY Islanders Officially Announce Hiring of Evan Gold

The New York Islanders have officially hired Evan Gold to be the team's Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers — the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Islanders' franchise.

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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.

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NY Islanders Predicted To Have Multiple Prospects in Lineup by Next Season

The New York Islanders didn’t do a ton to shake up their roster this offseason for a few reasons, one of them being the massive amount of cap space the team is projected to have next summer.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / August 2

4 Most Cost Efficient Contracts on the NY Islanders

The New York Islanders haven’t been under the leadership of general manager Mathieu Darche for very long, but he has already shown one area of weakness: contract efficiency.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / August 1

Matthew Schaefer Credits NY Islanders Teammates for Aiding NHL Transition

With the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who would change the trajectory of the franchise forever.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / August 1

Peter DeBoer Is a Fan of This NY Islanders Prospect Who Could Push for Spot

Expectations are on the rise for the New York Islanders with Peter DeBoer taking over as the team’s head coach. He took over for Patrick Roy, who was fired with four games remaining in the 2025-26 regular season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

Patience Will Be Key for NY Islanders Going Forward

The New York Islanders have had a quiet offseason this summer, but while their lack of moves is frustrating to some, there is a plan in place. Following

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 31

Islanders Expected To Hire Evan Gold

The New York Islanders are expected to hire former Boston Bruins assistant general manager Evan Gold once his contract in Beantown expires on August 1st per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.

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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.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

NY Islanders Have Work To Do Cleaning up Inefficient Contracts

The New York Islanders haven’t had Mathieu Darche in place as their general manager for very long, but he has already made a major impact on the franchise.

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.

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Ilya Sorokin Takes Responsibility for NY Islander Late Season Swoon

The New York Islanders were right in the thick of the playoff race during the 2025-26 season to the very end. As late as April 6, they held one of the eight spots in the Eastern Conference.

Matias Maccelli News / New York Islanders On SI / July 31

NY Islanders Present Matias Maccelli With Chance for Fresh, New Start

The New York Islanders weren’t overly active this offseason in free agency, taking a measured approach knowing they have a lot of salary cap space to operate with next offseason.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Can Improve Like Macklin Celebrini in Year Two

As the New York Islanders get prepared for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on one of the top emerging stars in the game. While it has been a quiet

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

NY Islanders Have Elite Contract With Ilya Sorokin

The New York Islanders haven’t been under the leadership of general manager Mathieu Darche very long, as he was hired to take over on May 23, 2025. However, in such a short period of time, he has not made a great first impression when it comes to racking up valuable contracts.

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.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Red Wings Forward Could Be Perfect Target for NY Islanders in Free Agency Next Year

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason after a 91-point campaign. However, this is a group that is building toward the future, and next summer could be a big one. Coming into this offseason, the Islanders weren’t expected to be major players in free agency, and that proved to be true.

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.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / July 30

Peter DeBoer Sees Leadership Potential in NY Islanders Youngster

The New York Islanders are going to be in for some changes with Peter DeBoer taking over as the team’s head coach. Recently, he covered several topics in an interview with Peter Baugh of The Athletic (subscription required), including what the Islanders need to do differently to get back into the playoffs next season.