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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).

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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.

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.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18

New York Islanders top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders made a lot of changes in the NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello, hired Mathieu Darche, and traded Noah Dobson. If they are going to compete for a postseason spot, which they did not earn last year, they will need some breakout candidates.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 17

Way-too-early New York Islanders trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NHL offseason. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just hours before the draft.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 15

Will the Islanders’ Pivot to a Younger Defense Work?

The New York Islanders, for years, were led by a great defense. The same group, with Adam Pelech and Ryan Pulock on the top pair, fueled their success earlier in the decade when they had deep playoff runs and allowed them to win low-scoring games.

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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 9

Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders

At the halfway mark of our 2025 Summer Series, one thing has become abundantly clear. Although the Metropolitan Division may be down as a whole, the Columbus Blue Jackets still face many challenges within their own division.

Semyon Varlamov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 6

Islanders' former first-round pick to resume skating

After indicating in mid-April that he’s hoping to be ready for training camp, it appears Semyon Varlamov’s rehab from a knee procedure last December is tracking in the right direction.

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

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / July 20