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The New York Islanders have a major decision that has to be made in the coming weeks: who will the team’s new captain be? For the last eight years, the answer to that question has been Anders Lee.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 18

Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck Excited to Chase Stanley Cup with Mammoth

Before July 1, both of the Utah Mammoth’s latest additions played in New York for multiple seasons. One on Long Island and the other in Manhattan. Both players helped take their team as far as the Eastern Conference Final in the past while fighting through trade rumors as their teams have struggled in the past couple of years.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 16

When will Anders Lee make his return to Islanders with Mammoth?

Anders Lee was the 152nd overall selection in the 2009 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders. He played in the NHL for the first time in the 2012-13 season and would become an NHL regular in 2014-15.

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Mammoth Sign Anders Lee to a 3-Year Deal

The Utah Mammoth has signed winger Anders Lee to a three-year contract with an average annual value of $5.4 million, per Elliotte Friedman: Lee, a sixth-round pick by the New York Islanders in 2009, has been a solid contributor since his first full season in 2014-15.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Utah Mammoth Sign Anders Lee to 3-Year Deal

The Utah Mammoth have signed Anders Lee to a three-year deal worth $5.4 million per season. After adding Vincent Trocheck via trade, Utah picks up another solid piece for their top nine.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Mammoth sign Anders Lee to three-year contract

The Utah Mammoth struck once already on Wednesday when they acquired center Vincent Trocheck in a blockbuster deal with the New York Rangers. Now, another

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 2

Five best signings from first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Free agency always carries its share of risks, but this year looked especially bad given the significant increase in the league's salary cap, combined the lack of potential impact talent that was available.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Mammoth Sign Anders Lee

The Utah Mammoth have pulled veteran winger Anders Lee away from the Eastern Conference. In his first stint on the open market after 14 years with the New York Islanders, Lee has signed a three-year, $16.2MM contract with the Mammoth per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

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New York Islanders 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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New York Islanders 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.

New York Islanders 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 25

With Alex Tuch off the market, who will be the best player to reach NHL free agency?

At this rate, will any good players reach NHL free agency? The question may seem hyperbolic, but the general consensus is that this is a weak free agent class.

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New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / June 7

Rumor Corner: Anders Lee Could Be an Interesting Candidate for the Habs

Even though the Stanley Cup Final is heating up, that hasn't stopped rumors from swirling throughout the NHL. With the draft and the free-agent market fast approaching, we could see some movement in the coming weeks.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 7

Oilers Should Target Anders Lee in Free Agency

We are now less than a month away from the new league year in the NHL, which means free agency opens up at the same time. It’ll be an important time for the Edmonton Oilers to address some needs, with one of those needs being an upgrade on the third line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 6

NHL rumors: Robert Thomas not available, Oilers done waiting for Bruce Cassidy and Nico Hischier to Canadiens?

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we start off with Thomas and the St. Louis Blues.

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New York Islanders 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 on ClutchPoints / June 4

Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch

The New York Islanders collapsed at the end of the season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Pete DeBoer locked in as the head coach and Matthew Schaefer coming off an electric Calder Trophy season, there is optimism for 2026-27.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3

Anders Lee Could Be Heading to Free Agency

The New York Islanders are facing the very real possibility of losing their captain this summer. According to a report from TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, long-time Islanders forward Anders Lee appears increasingly likely to test the open market as an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Anders Lee, Islanders Captain, Bolting For Free Agency?

According to a report by NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, it appears as though there’s a solid chance the New York Islanders will be losing their captain this summer.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 15

Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / September 24