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On YouTubeAlexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / June 30
Islanders sign D Alexander Romanov to 8-year extension
The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple reports said the contract has an average annual value of $6.25 million for a total worth of $50 million.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 30
Islanders lock up key defenseman after Noah Dobson trade
The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the NHL Draft last week. They sent Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks and forward Emil Heineman.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?
Alexander Romanov News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Report: Islanders sign Alexander Romanov to six-year contract extension
A notable blueliner looks to be staying on Long Island for the foreseeable future. According to multiple reports, the New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to a six-year contract extension.
The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time
Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30
Islanders Sign Romanov to $50M Extension Ahead of Free Agency
The New York Islanders are betting big on 25-year-old defenseman Alexander Romanov, signing him to an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with a $6.25 million annual cap hit.
Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30
Emil Heineman News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
‘Damn, that’s fun’: Emil Heineman excited about new opportunity with Islanders
This story originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Emil Heineman is no stranger to change. On Friday, just prior to the 2025 NHL Draft, the 23-year-old forward was traded for the third time since being drafted into the NHL by the Florida Panthers back in 2020.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 29
Islanders sign Liam Foudy, Julien Gauthier to one-year contract extensions
The New York Islanders announced Sunday that the club has signed center Liam Foudy and right winger Julien Gauthier to one-year, two-way contract extensions.
Mathieu Darche News / The Hockey Writers / June 29
Darche Must Earn Islanders Fans Trust Back Despite Strong Draft Class
The New York Islanders left the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with Matthew Schaefer and a great draft class. It was a no-fail scenario for general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche, who had the top pick and took the best player.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Islanders select Luca Romano No. 74 overall in 2025 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders rolled the dice on a talented pivot by selecting Luca Romano with the 74th pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Mathew Barzal News / NHL Rumors / June 29
NHL Rumors: Teams Inquired About New York Islanders' Mathew Barzal
David Pagnotta: Some teams, including the Utah Mammoth and Vancouver Canucks called the New York Islanders about forward Mathew Barzal. Don’t get the sense that anything was close.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 28
Islanders Trading Noah Dobson Wasn’t Ideal, But Had to Happen
The action couldn’t wait on draft day for the selections, as Noah Dobson was traded from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens, just hours before the Islanders were on the clock.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / June 28
Islanders GM Makes Perfect First Impression
The New York Islanders are easily the biggest winners of the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft. The first draft under new general manager Mathieu Darche was loaded with pressure.
Matthew Schaefer News / FirstSportz / June 28
NY Islanders’ No.1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Mother During 2025 Draft
On Friday, at the 2025 Upper Deck NHL Draft at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater, the New York Islanders picked Matthew Schaefer as the No.1 pick. After rocking the Islanders jersey, the defenseman would pay an emotional tribute to his late mother.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
The Islanders transformed their franchise trajectory in one crazy day
The image was unforgettably striking: Matthew Schaefer, weeping, kissing the cancer ribbon on the New York Islanders jersey adorned with his name, moments after they chose him first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft.
Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Canadiens’ Noah Dobson calls trade from Islanders ‘mutual decision’
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders connected on a massive draft day trade involving Noah Dobson. Montreal picked up the 25-year-old defenseman for 23-year-old Emil Heineman and two first-round picks.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Why Islanders drafting Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 overall pick is a bit of a gamble
As expected, the New York Islanders have selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens
Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 27
Islanders’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason
The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche says they are going to use that pick.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 27
Noah Dobson Trade Talks Narrowed to Two Teams
Trade speculation surrounding New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has intensified, with The Athletic’s Chris Johnston reporting the team is down to two primary suitors: the Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25
Best NHL fits for Boston College star James Hagens
Here are the most interesting fits for the next potential American-born star, who could don an NHL uniform as early as the 2025-26 season.
NHL News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Mitch Marner's five-word message after former Maple Leaf calls it a career
After word spread about the retirement, Marner took to social media.
Matt Martin News / Field Level Media / June 24
Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.
New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / June 23
New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Changes Controversial Lou Lamoriello Rule
For years, former Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello held a development camp only in September, but new GM Mathieu Darche will be holding it way earlier, on June 30.
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