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Islanders’ Hopes Hinge on Mathew Barzal’s Questionable Knee Status

Last season, New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal suffered a concerning knee injury that caused the Isles’ playoff hopes to come to a screeching halt. The Islanders limped to the finish line with Barzal sidelined, posting a 11-14-5 record over the final 30 games of the 2024-25 regular season.

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The New York Islander Mathew Barzal’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

Ever since Mathew Barzal was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, he has been one of their key contributors.

Jesse Nurmi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 12

Isles’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

Islanders’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

According to a team announcement, New York Islanders’ prospect Jesse Nurmi will miss the next four to six weeks following a procedure on his left knee.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 9

New York Islanders’ most intriguing training camp battle in 2025

The New York Islanders underwent some significant changes this offseason, both in the front office and on the ice. Lou Lamoriello was fired from the general manager post, and Mathieu Darche was hired.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 9

Islanders Star Looking Ahead After Season-Ending Injury

The New York Islanders struggled in the 2024-25 NHL season, finishing with a 35-35-12 record. The Islanders didn’t have the worst record in the league, but they fell enough to win the draft lottery, securing the top pick at the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Mathew Barzal News / Daily Faceoff / September 8

Islanders’ Mathew Barzal ready to return to lineup after season-ending injury

It appears that Mathew Barzal is ready for the season to start. After dealing with a season-ending injury in 2024-25, the New York Islanders center spoke during the NHL Media Tour in Las Vegas on Monday that he’s ready to return to the lineup for the 2025-26 season.

Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / September 8

The Real Reason the New York Islanders Traded Noah Dobson Revealed Publicly

New York Islanders general manager explains the reasoning behind the trade of defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, who immediately then signed him to an 8 year extension.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Islanders Not Rushing Extension for Captain

The New York Islanders had a pretty successful offseason after missing the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They were awarded the first-overall pick, helping them land future star defenseman Matthew Schaefer and they found a new general manager in Mathieu Darche, who the Islanders fan base is hopeful can bring a fresh outlook to the team.

Anders Lee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Islanders won’t pursue extension with veteran winger yet

He has been a fixture in the lineup for the Islanders for more than a decade now.

Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Examining the Impact No. 1 Pick Matthew Schaefer Could Make as Islanders’ Rookie

All eyes on Long Island are locked on Matthew Schaefer. Despite having just turned 18, great things are expected from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 4

Bold New York Islanders predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year and made a lot of changes in response. Lou Lamoriello is out, and Mathieu Darche is in as the general manager and president of hockey operations.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3

What will Islanders be in 2025-26 season?

The New York Islanders finished a disappointing 2024-25 season on a positive note by winning the NHL Draft Lottery. They were able to draft defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Projecting the New York Islanders’ 2025-26 Lineup

It’s September and the weather is starting to cool (which this year, happened early for some reason in the New York area). It means that hockey is around the corner, and the time to make predictions and projections is now.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 2

Islanders Sign 2025 Draft Pick

The New York Islanders had a busy first round at the 2025 NHL Draft, selecting three times in the first round, including first overall selection Matthew Schaefer, followed by Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson back-to-back (16th and 17th overall) with the picks acquired from the Montreal Canadiens in the Noah Dobson trade.

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Daniil Prokhorov News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Islanders sign Daniil Prokhorov to three-year, entry-level contract

A big prospect has inked his first NHL contract. On Tuesday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed forward Daniil Prokhorov to a three-year, entry-level contract.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 31

Islanders Have 4 Duos That Will Make or Break 2025-26

The New York Islanders, for the first time in a while, have a roster that has plenty of new faces on it. With some veterans retiring, a few trades, and the free agency signings, the Islanders look like a different group and feel different with Mathieu Darche in his first season as the general manager (GM).

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 28

Islanders’ Mathieu Darche ‘different’ than Lou Lamoriello, per 1 player

The New York Islanders made some massive changes this offseason. They fired general manager Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche, a first-time GM. Darche proceeded to trade Noah Dobson, draft Matthew Schaefer, and extend Alexander Romanov.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

How the Islanders Transformed Their Prospect Pool in 1 Year

Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt with.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 27

Islanders’ Bounce Back Candidates for 2025-26

Anthony Duclair is the obvious choice as a New York Islanders bounce-back candidate; any 2025-26 preview will have him leading the list. It makes sense since he was brought in to be the top-line winger to take the offense up a notch, but was anything but.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / August 23

Former Islander On Why Team Traded Future $50M Defenseman

When Spittin’ Chiclets host Ryan Whitney asked former New York Islanders hit-leader Cal Clutterbuck what the team was thinking when they traded top-level defenseman Devon Toews, Clutterbuck said he wasn’t shocked.

Cal Clutterbuck News / House of Hockey / August 23

Cal Clutterbuck Makes Unexpected Comments on How He Really Felt About Being Traded to the Islanders

Cal Clutterbuck wasn't exactly thrilled about being traded to the NY Islanders, as he revealed his shock and disappointment on the Spittin' Chiclets podcast.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / August 22

Former Top-Five Pick Signs Mutli-Year Deal With Overseas Team, Likely Done in the NHL Forever

The Islanders' former fifth overall pick in 2014, Michael Dal Colle, has signed a two-year deal with the KHL's Dinamo Minsk, effectively ending his NHL career.

Tyce Thompson News / Inside The Rink / August 20

AHL: Tyce Thompson Signs Overseas

The Bridgeport Islanders today lost forward Tyce Thompson as he signed with Barys Astana of the KHL. Thompson, this past season, played in 65 games with Bridgeport.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / August 12

‘Islanders are my team’: Anthony Duclair opens up for first time after taking leave of absence

Following a difficult first season on Long Island, New York Islanders’ forward Anthony Duclair spoke for the first time since taking a leave of absence from the club.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / July 28

Top Islanders Star Tells Asst. GM, 'You Better Not Trade Me'

The New York Islanders are entering a new era under a revamped front office, and signs point to a potential retool—or even a rebuild. The most telling move came at the NHL Draft in June, when the team traded star defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for two first-round picks.

NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28