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On YouTubeMatthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Matthew Schaefer’s Calder-winning year was one of the best NHL rookie seasons ever
The first major NHL award was handed out on Wednesday, as New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie during a surprise presentation while Schaefer was on the ABC daytime talk show Good Morning America.
Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / May 13
Isles' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was named the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy winner on Wednesday. The award is presented to the player who was the most proficient in his first year in the league.
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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.
Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 13
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.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Islanders’ Schaefer wins 2026 Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie
The NHL announced on Wednesday afternoon that New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s top first-year player.
Matthew Schaefer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13
Islanders’ Schaefer Captures 2025-26 Calder Trophy
The National Hockey League officially announced today that New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has been awarded the Calder Memorial Trophy for the 2025-26 season.
Danny Nelson News / The Hockey Writers / May 13
World Championship Nod Marks a Big Step for Islanders Prospect Danny Nelson
Danny Nelson is exactly the kind of prospect the New York Islanders have been trying to build their foundation around for years. At 20 years old, Danny Nelson provides the Islanders with size, maturity, and a compete level that translates well to the pro game.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / May 12
Who Should the Islanders Draft With Their First Round Pick?
After missing the playoffs this season, the New York Islanders found themselves back in the draft lottery in back-to-back years. Unlike last season, the Islanders could only move up 10 spots to pick either three or four.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 11
Islanders Children’s Foundation donate to hospital to create support center named after Matthew Schaefer’s late mother
The New York Islanders are giving back in support of one of its top stars. On Monday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reported that the team and rookie Matthew Schaefer are teaming up with Northwell Health to create a child support center, named the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center, paying tribute to the defenseman’s late mother.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 11
History of the New York Islanders’ AHL Affiliates
As the saying goes, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Fans of the Bridgeport Islanders, like those in many other American Hockey League (AHL) cities before them (including the franchise’s successor), are feeling this sentiment now.
Ryan Pulock News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9
Islanders’ Ryan Pulock gets injury update after shoulder surgery
The New York Islanders looked like a playoff team for most of the 2025-26 regular-season, but a brutal stretch of seven regulation losses in their final eight games knocked them out of a postseason slot at the last.
Ryan Pulock News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 8
Islanders’ Ryan Pulock Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock has undergone surgery to address a shoulder injury that he played through this season per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.
Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / May 5
Matthew Schaefer headlines trio of Calder Trophy finalists
Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov and Anaheim winger Beckett Sennecke were named as finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy on Tuesday.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5
3 early Islanders trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The New York Islanders put together a late-season collapse that cost head coach Patrick Roy his job. That showed what everyone already knew: New York needs more talent to become a true playoff contender.
Islanders Promote Rocky Thompson To Assistant Coach
The New York Islanders announced the hire of Rocky Thompson as an assistant coach for the staff of head coach Peter DeBoer. Thompson’s hire is a promotion from the AHL, where he has served as the head coach of the Islanders’ affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders.
Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 25
Islanders fire former Patrick Roy assistant
When the New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy in favor of Pete DeBoer, they decided to keep the remaining coaches on staff until the end of the season.
New York Islanders News / The Lead / April 23
Three Prospects Islander Fans Should Get Familiar With
The New York Islanders’ season had a lot of highs and lows in 2025-2026. A season that had high hopes of a playoff spot came crashing down during a late-season collapse.
Patrick Roy News / NHL Trade Talk / April 10
Patrick Roy might not leave Islanders organization after all
After reports surfaced that Emily Kaplan suggested former New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy could remain with the Islanders in a scouting role, talk about what this would mean for the team was widely discussed by Isles fans this week.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 5
Islanders' firing of Patrick Roy changes perception about present, future
The New York Islanders fired Patrick Roy and announced the hiring of veteran coach Pete DeBoer in a stunning move on Easter Sunday.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5
Islander Fire Roy: Love Him or Hate Him, the Guy Never Bores You
After the New York Islanders’ four-game losing streak, coach Patrick Roy was fired. Is anyone surprised? The man is polarizing, and right now that’s back into sharp focus.
Ilya Sorokin News / Yardbarker / March 22
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin makes franchise history with latest shutout
A big reason why the New York Islanders have contended this season has been the play in net by goaltender Ilya Sorokin.
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