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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.

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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.

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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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Anders Lee News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Islanders’ Anders Lee to hit free agency

One of the mainstays on Long Island looks to be heading out of town. According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, New York Islanders captain Anders Lee is set to become an unrestricted free agent once the market opens up on Wednesday.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Islanders defenseman garnering trade interest after injury-shortened season

It was a disappointing 2025-26 season for New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, who appeared in just 15 games before being hit from behind by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen in November.

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.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Islanders select Malte Gustafsson No. 13 overall in 2026 NHL Draft

With the No. 13 overall pick of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Malte Gustafsson of the SHL’s HV71.

Tony Deangelo News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 26

Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo signs $9 million extension with New York

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs for the second year in a row this past season, but they made strides in terms of where they want to be in the future.

Tony Deangelo News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Report: Islanders sign Tony DeAngelo to two-year contract extension

The New York Islanders and general manager Mathieu Darche have been one of the quieter teams in the NHL in what has been an incredibly busy week throughout the league, but that changed Friday.

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Tony Deangelo News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 26

Islanders Sign Tony DeAngelo To Two-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have signed defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year, $4.5MM AAV extension, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. PuckPedia has reported the deal carries a $4.5MM cap hit in both seasons, and a three-team NTC in both years.

Pascal Dupuis News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Islanders Hire Pascal Dupuis As Director Of Player Development

Earlier on Tuesday, the New York Islanders announced the hiring of long long-time NHL veteran Pascal Dupuis as Director of Player Development. Before being hired by the Islanders, Dupuis had been working with the Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL for the last six years and was a jack of all trades.

Pascal Dupuis News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Islanders hire Pascal Dupuis as director of player development

The New York Islanders have announced on Tuesday that they’ve hired Pascal Dupuis as the director of player development. Dupuis has spent the past six seasons with the Shawinigan Cataractes in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

2 Islanders forwards named as buyout candidates

The New York Islanders could have a pair of difficult decisions to make this offseason as general manager Mathieu Darche continues evaluating the roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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.

New York Islanders News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 15

‘New York Islanders 2025-2026 Season’ Book Review: Ups and Downs and a Bright Future

The New York Islanders had an interesting season last year, and it is chronicled by Kevin Sweeney in, “New York Islanders 2025-2026 Season,” a new book.

Ethan Bear News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Islanders sign Ethan Bear to one-year contract extension

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with defenseman Ethan Bear, the club announced Monday morning. Bear, 28, spent the entirety of the 2025-26 season with the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders, collecting four goals and 27 points in 40 games.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Professor Press Box / June 12

Jean-Gabriel Pageau: From Ottawa Icon to Islander Ghost

There are NHL players who leave a team and get louder with time. Their story grows, their highlights get recycled, and their name stays in the conversation.

Anders Lee News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Anders Lee’s Time With the Islanders Is Likely Coming to an End

Anders Lee could be heading to unrestricted free agency as the New York Islanders and their captain are a “long way off” from agreeing to terms, per NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun reported on Wednesday that Lee’s agent, Neil Sheehy, and Islanders general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche met recently.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Five possible trade destinations for Islanders' $73M forward

If the rumors about Mathew Barzal potentially being on the trade block are even remotely true, there will be several suitors who kick tires on the dynamic forward.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Max Shabanov Deserves a Second Chance With the Islanders

The New York Islanders will have to make a decision on Max Shabanov this summer. They can qualify him, trade him, or use this as a chance to see what he can do under Pete DeBoer.

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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