New York Islanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Huge Bruins, Islanders Trade Taking Shape

The NHL offseason is officially underway, and it might not be long before another huge trade goes down. Reports have circulated that the New York Islanders and Boston Bruins have been in contact regarding a possible Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade, but there are a lot more moving piece.

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Are the New York Islanders a Good Trade Partner for the Boston Bruins? Is the 7th Pick Available?

The New York Islanders have the number one pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, and there are reports that the club might be interested in adding another top ten pick.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 18

Islanders Can Trade for a Second Top 10 Pick in 2025 NHL Draft, But Should They?

There is a wish, at least among a handful of fans, for the New York Islanders to draft James Hagens, a Long Island native who has star potential. It probably won’t happen, especially with the top pick in the draft, as general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche will likely take the best player on the board.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / June 16

Islanders Officially Poach Assistant General Manager From Canadian Team

The New York Islanders have officially poached Ryan Bowness from the Ottawa Senators, and he'll be their new Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel.

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The '5+ goals in one Stanley Cup Final in the Modern Era' quiz

How many of the players to score five goals in a single Stanley Cup Final series since the Modern Era began (1967-68) can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Most career goals in Game 7 a Stanley Cup Playoffs series' quiz

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Rick Bowness News / Daily Faceoff / June 16

Islanders name Ryan Bowness assistant general manager, director of player personnel

The New York Islanders announced Monday that Ryan Bowness has been named both assistant general manager and the director of player personnel. Bowness spent the previous three seasons with the Ottawa Senators, serving as an assistant general manager between 2022-23 and 2023-24, then as associate general manager in 2024-25.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Islanders name Ryan Bowness assistant GM

The Islanders have named Ryan Bowness as an assistant general manager and their director of player personnel, the team announced Monday. Bowness, 41, arrives on Long Island after serving in a similar role for the Senators over the past three seasons.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Multiple teams showing interest in Islanders center

With a center trade market that might not be as busy as initially anticipated and one top option (Brock Nelson) off the UFA list already, teams will be starting to take a look at other options to try to upgrade down the middle.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 14

Free-agent focus on New York Islanders

Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / June 14

Islanders ‘would be stupid if they didn’t pick’ Matthew Schaefer, says top 2027 NHL Draft Prospect Landon Dupont

Great recognizes great. Landon DuPont is projected to be the top player chosen in the 2027 NHL Draft. The young defender earned exceptional status last year and made the most of it by being named CHL Rookie of the Year.

Michael Misa News / The Hockey Writers / June 13

Islanders Have No Reasons Not to Draft Michael Misa First Overall

It’s still mock draft season, and that time of the year when fans and experts alike enjoy overthinking the prospects and how the draft will play out. The

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 13

Boston Bruins have some roster work to do

Ross Macias of NYI Hockey Now: Macias looks at the contract extensions for restricted free agent defensemen Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov. Early on, he mentions how the Islanders are leaning toward Matthew Schaefer over James Hagens when it comes to the number one overall pick.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Islanders rumors: Mathew Barzal, Bo Horvat won’t be traded in 2025 offseason

The New York Islanders struggled to find consistency in their first full season under head coach Patrick Roy, who managed to lead them to a playoff spot in 2024 but wasn’t able to do so this season.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Exploring Islanders’ options with No. 1 pick in 2025 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the first overall pick. This is the fifth time in franchise history that the Islanders are picking first.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 10

Free-agent focus for New York Islanders

Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign. We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free agent situation for the Islanders.