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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 25
Emil Heineman Emerging as the Steal of the Noah Dobson Trade for the Islanders
When the Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens in June 2025, many believed Montreal clearly got the better end of the deal. Dobson, just 25 years old, came off a 39-point (10 goals, 29 assists) season in 71 games, with over 23 minutes of ice time on average.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 25
NHL Predictions: October 25th New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 24
Is Islanders’ Hot Start For Real?
The New York Islanders have won four straight games after they put up seven goals on the Detroit Red Wings. That win has them in the Eastern Conference playoff race early on, an encouraging sign for a team entering the year with plenty of questions and doubt.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Marshall Warren News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Islanders’ Marshall Warren to make NHL debut on Oct. 25
The hometown kid will make his NHL debut for the New York Islanders. According to head coach Patrick Roy, defenseman Marshall Warren will draw into the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 24
Islanders set to host 2027 All-Star Weekend
The New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., the league announced on Friday. The move comes on the heels of the NHL canceling the Olympic send-off event that was set for the UBS Arena in February.
Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / October 24
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Is One of a Kind in NHL History
The New York Islanders have found themselves a gem. Sure, we’re in the early stages of this new season, but the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer, is a runaway favorite for the Calder Trophy.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 24
Islanders to host 2027 NHL All-Star weekend
The NHL has confirmed that the New York Islanders will host the 2027 NHL All-Star weekend festivities at UBS Arena from Feb. 5-7. Elmont, New York was originally announced as the host for 2026, with the league planning to move forward with the weekend prior to the Winter Olympics.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23
Islanders blitz Red Wings 7-2 in 4th straight victory
Emil Heineman recorded his first career two-goal game Thursday night for the surging New York Islanders, who authored their most resounding win since the 2023-24 season by routing the visiting Detroit Red Wings 7-2 in Elmont, N.Y.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders recall forward Matthew Highmore, defenseman Marshall Warren
The Islanders announced they’ve recalled forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Marshall Warren from AHL Bridgeport.
Maxim Shabanov News / Daily Faceoff / October 23
Islanders’ Maxim Shabanov out vs. Red Wings, day-to-day with upper-body injury
New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that forward Maxim Shabanov will miss Thursday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Alexander Romanov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 22
Islanders Change Coaches After Goalie Struggles
The New York Islanders have relieved goaltending coach Piero Greco from his duties. His termination comes just six games into his seventh season with the team and after winning three matchups in a row.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?
The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders both have a lot to feel good about after the first couple of weeks of the NHL season, especially relating to their respective recent first overall picks.
Pierre Engvall News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Islanders’ Pierre Engvall undergoes ankle surgery, will miss rest of 2025-26
The injury woes for a veteran on Long Island have cost him a season. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that forward Pierre Engvall underwent successful ankle surgery on Tuesday, but he will remain out of action for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Islanders name Sergei Naumov goaltending coach
The Islanders have promoted AHL Bridgeport goaltending coach Sergei Naumov to the same role on their NHL bench, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21
NHL Predictions: Oct. 21 New York Islanders Vs. San Jose Sharks
Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.
Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Serious Flaw in Columnist’s Sorokin Trade Proposal to Oilers’
A recent trade proposal from Heavy.com suggesting the Edmonton Oilers acquire Ilya Sorokin from the New York Islanders makes for flashy discussion—but it overlooks a major issue that makes the deal highly unlikely.
Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / October 15
Are the Islanders already in trouble after just three games?
The New York Islanders have stumbled out of the gate with an 0–3 record — their worst start in over a decade and a troubling sign for a team expected to contend for at least a playoff spot.
Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / October 12
Isles rookie Matthew Schaefer is already setting records
The New York Islanders have yet to record a win through their first two games. But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
New York Islanders Forward Suspended One Game
The New York Islanders will be without one of their new forwards for one game. News emerged on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game after a cross-checking incident.
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