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Islanders’ Pete DeBoer drops Matthew Schaefer truth bomb following Bo Horvat captaincy

The New York Islanders lost their captain over the summer, as Anders Lee decided to move on by signing a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth. That meant that the captaincy was now wide open for the club, and they filled that void by naming forward Bo Horvat his official successor.

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Matthew Schaefer Picks up Right Where He Left off in New Role for NY Islanders

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer put together a historic rookie campaign during the 2025-26 season. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft was viewed as a future top-pair defenseman.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

Key Area for NY Islanders Looks Great Against NY Rangers

The New York Islanders were able to secure their first win of the preseason against the New York Rangers in a come-from-behind fashion. In the win, they saw something very encouraging going forward. Despite trailing 3-0 at the midway point of the second period, it was four unanswered goals by the Islanders that resulted in the comeback win.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

UBS Arena Debuts Bizarre Menu Items for NY Islanders Games

UBS Arena, home to the New York Islanders — and now home to some of the more creative concoctions on NHL menus. UBS Arena unveiled multiple new menu items for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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

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Semyon Varlamov News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

Semyon Varlamov Makes Successful Return to NY Islanders

In normal circumstances, a preseason game wouldn’t draw too much attention for New York Islanders fans, even when going up against one of their rivals, the New York Rangers.

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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.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Coach Pete DeBoer expects Matthew Schaefer to become future captain of Islanders

According to New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer, the team already has its future captain. Speaking with reporters Wednesday, DeBoer said defenseman Matthew Schaefer will one day wear the “C” on Long Island.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 23

NY Islanders Free Agent Signing Makes Significant Impact in Debut

The New York Islanders didn’t make many changes to their lineup this offseason, opting to run it back with players returning from injury as the biggest additions.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

NY Islanders Waive 2 Players, Assign 12 Others to Hamilton

The New York Islanders are preparing for their second preseason game of the year, on the road at Madison Square Garden against the New York Rangers. Their lineup for Game 2 of the preseason is expected to feature more veterans, after the lineup in their first game against the New Jersey Devils featured mostly AHL and rookie camp participants.

Kyle Palmieri News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

Kyle Palmieri Among NY Islanders Vets in Lineup Against NY Rangers

The 2025-26 season changed drastically for the New York Islanders on Nov. 28, 2025, when forward Kyle Palmieri suffered a season-ending ACL injury. The veteran winger got tangled with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jamie Drysdale along the boards while battling for the puck.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 22

NY Islanders Receive Concerning Projection Regarding Upcoming Season

The New York Islanders will be getting set for their second preseason game against the New York Rangers on Tuesday night. With the regular season right around the corner, the Islanders will be hoping to be a contender. Following a bit of a quiet offseason for New York, expectations are a bit mixed for the Islanders coming into the year.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21

Breaking Down the Most Intriguing Roster Battle for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are coming into this season with high hopes after just missing the playoffs last year. There are arguments to be made that they’re actually ahead of schedule in their rebuild.

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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.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21

Peter DeBoer Impressed by NY Islanders in First Preseason Game

The New York Islanders got their preseason slate of games started against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon on the road at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 21

Training Camp Cuts: 9/21/26

We’re already on the third day of preseason in a new, tightened-up training camp. Several teams have already made their first round of big cuts, with more sure to come today after a handful of youngsters and fringe players got their one-and-done exhibition action completed last night.

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Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / September 21

Why Victor Eklund Could Help Solve Major Issue for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are getting closer to the start of the regular season, and with their first preseason game in the books, the team is hopeful to be a little bit better than last year. With a new regime taking over not too long ago and a new coach in Peter DeBoer, the Islanders are hoping to be an improved team.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 20

Islanders Weigh Goaltending Options Ahead Of Roster Cuts

New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer told reporters, including Ethan Sears of New York Post Sports, that keeping three goaltenders on the roster has been discussed.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / September 20

The Captain’s Job

If you missed the word from the Islanders, Bo Horvat joins a long line of captains who have represented the New York Islanders organization on and off the ice.

NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 20

How To Watch NY Islanders' Preseason Opener vs. NJ Devils

With the offseason coming to a close, training camp has been underway for the New York Islanders, and on Sunday, the team will be taking the ice against the New Jersey Devils in their preseason opener. This summer, the Islanders were a mostly quiet team.

Jay McKee News / New York Islanders On SI / September 20

Jay McKee Impressed by NY Islanders Top Prospect at Camp

The New York Islanders have an impressive stable of young players who are working their way through the organization. At the NHL level, they have one of the best building blocks in the league with defenseman Matthew Schaefer.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 19

NY Islanders Understandably Receive Mediocre Offseason Grade

The New York Islanders will be getting set for their preseason opener on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils. With a condensed offseason, the start of the 2026-27 campaign is right around the corner. Coming off a year in which they nearly made the playoffs but fell apart late, the goal for the Islanders is pretty clear.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 19

NY Islanders Veteran Answered Offseason Challenge From Team

The New York Islanders have a few veterans returning from injuries who are expected to be a major part of the team’s game plan in the 2026-27 season. Some of those veterans, such as forward Anthony Duclair, were challenged to come into training camp ready to compete for a spot after a disappointing campaign.