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How Macklin Celebrini Extension Impacts Matthew Schaefer, NY Islanders

The New York Islanders have been keeping a close eye on some of the big contracts that have been handed out this offseason to young players around the league.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 29

Who Will Be The Islanders Next Captain After Anders Lee?

The Islanders are one of ten NHL teams without a captain. They have a few options, and according to Dave McCarthy on NHL.com, who spoke with Isles GM Mathieu Darche, they could have their next leader before the team opens the season on Sept.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 29

NY Islanders Giving Back Through Fourth Annual Shoulder Check Showcase

The fourth annual Shoulder Check Showcase, which is a charitable hockey game with a mission of spreading human connection and supporting mental health awareness, is fast approaching — with Tony DeAngelo being present to represent the New York Islanders.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Rightfully Receive Top Ranking for Peter DeBoer Hire

The New York Islanders' biggest move for the 2026-27 season came before the 2025-26 campaign even came to an end. With four games remaining, the Islanders decided to make a change on their coaching staff.

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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.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Correctly Among Best Building Blocks in NHL

As the New York Islanders get set for the upcoming season, they are going to be hoping to take another step forward following being better than expected last year. Even though the Islanders might not have made the playoffs, they were much better than most would have guessed last season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 28

NY Islanders Have Major Question Mark at Key Position

As the New York Islanders get prepared for the start of the season, they are a team that will have a lot of lineup decisions to make in the coming months. Coming off a strong campaign last year, there is hope that the Islanders can be a little bit better this season and make the playoffs.

Connor Jones News / Inside The Rink / July 28

ECHL: Connor Jones Named Head Coach of Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have named Connor Jones as the second head coach in Franchise History, replacing Alex Loh, who was recently promoted to the Henderson Silver Knights.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

Analyzing Historic Rookie Season of Matthew Schaefer With NY Islanders

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, the New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer and changed the trajectory of their franchise forever.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

NY Islanders Understandably Predicted To Not Sign Free Agent Forward

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason, but there is still some time to improve if they do choose to make some moves. Coming into the summer, the Islanders had some mixed expectations for what the offseason could look like.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

NY Islanders Star Wisely Predicted to Represent His Country in 2027 NHL All-Star Game

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, this is a team that is going to be hoping to take a step in the right direction next year. New York is coming off a solid campaign in which they totaled 91 points and were in the mix for a playoff spot right up until the end of the season.

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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.

Simon Holmstrom News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

Predicting Simon Holmstrom's Stats for NY Islanders Next Season

The New York Islanders will be getting set for the start of the regular season in the coming months, and this is a team that will be hoping some of their young talent continues to develop. While the offseason is still ongoing, it has been fairly quiet for the Islanders in terms of making moves.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

NY Islanders Will Need to Trade a Defenseman Soon With Plethora of Prospects

The New York Islanders are getting set for next season, and what the lineups are going to look like should be interesting. So far this summer, the Islanders have been relatively quiet.

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

The Islanders Will Soon Have A Buyout Decision To Make

When Alex Jefferies filed for salary arbitration earlier this month, it was a surprising move on the surface. After all, he was coming off back-to-back 29-point seasons in the AHL and has yet to make his NHL debut. These aren’t typically the types of players who file for arbitration.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

Victor Eklund Possesses Strong Friendship With Fellow NY Islanders Teammate

Calle Odelius and Victor Eklund of the New York Islanders are thick as thieves. Odelius was originally drafted by the Islanders at No. 65 overall in the second round of the 2022 NHL Draft.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

NY Islanders Head Coach Peter DeBoer has High Expectations for Defenseman

Despite it being a mostly quiet offseason for the New York Islanders, the team will be hoping to be better heading into next year. A main reason why they

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

Predicting Stats for NY Islanders Forward Kyle Palmieri Next Season

Coming off a solid season in which they just missed the playoffs, the New York Islanders will be looking to take another step forward this coming year.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 26

NY Islanders Veterans Helping Set up Matthew Schaefer as Future Captain

The future of the New York Islanders is in great hands with their young defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft wasted no time making his presence felt within the organization.

Kyle Palmieri News / Inside The Rink / July 25

Giving Back With Kyle Palmieri

Many players on the New York Islanders have found ways to give back. Whether it’s on their own time or as a team, the organization is notorious for finding ways to give back and help those in need.

Alex Jefferies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Islanders Sign Alex Jefferies To One-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have avoided arbitration with RFA forward Alex Jefferies, signing him to a one-year contract extension, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Joey Larson News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Islanders sign Joey Larson to two-year extension

The New York Islanders are keeping around a former undrafted free agent for at least a couple more seasons. On Wednesday, the Islanders announced that they have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 22