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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.

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Islanders won’t pursue extension with veteran winger yet

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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.

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.

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Zachary Bolduc

The offseason leading into the 2025-26 season continues, and with the major events such as the NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

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.

Mathieu Darche News / The Hockey Writers / August 23

Islanders’ High Floor Leaves Darche With Limited Options

The New York Islanders began the Mathieu Darche era with a few options. The new general manager (GM) could have started the rebuild, and it would be an understandable path for a team coming off a disappointing season and looking stale under previous GM Lou Lamoriello.

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.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 21

Islanders’ Best-Case Scenarios for the Youth Movement

The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock Nelson for Calum Ritchie, while new GM Mathieu Darche trades Noah Dobson for multiple picks and then selects Matthew Schaefer with the top pick in the 2025 Draft.

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.

Anthony Duclair 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.

Matthew Schaefer News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 4

Islanders sign top pick of 2025 draft

Back in June, the Islanders made Matthew Schaefer the first overall pick in the draft. Now, they have their newest top prospect under contract as the team announced that it's signed the defenseman to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 30

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: New York Islanders’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

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.

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