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Islanders Face Impossible Choice at 2025 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders were the lucky winners of the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and now they have the chance to reshape their franchise. The organization had a 3.5% chance of securing the first-overall pick entering the drawing, but they now have the opportunity to take a player who could propel them back toward Stanley Cup contention.

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Islanders land No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery

Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Monday.

New York Islanders News / ESPN / May 5

Islanders win lottery for first time since 2009

The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams -- including the last-place San Jose Sharks -- in winning the opportunity to have the No.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Utah & Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery; Islanders Have 1st Pick

The 2025 Draft Lottery took place on May 5, and the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Hockey Club won. Entering the lottery with a 3.2 percent chance of winning, Utah climbed 10 spots from the 14th pick to fourth, and the New York Islanders jumped 10th to first, which had a 3.5 percent chance of happening.

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The 'NHL 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?

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 5

Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2025 NHL Draft is rapidly approaching, and that's great news for the New York Islanders. While the remaining eight teams vying for the Stanley Cup continue their postseason quests, there are a dozen or so other organizations intently watching the lottery for the upcoming entry-level draft.

NHL News / Yardbarker

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

It seems the NHL is in a good place. Ratings are up, talent levels are high, and the league added two teams to get up to 32 in the not-too-distant past.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Islanders, Utah Hockey Club are winners at 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

The New York Islanders have won the 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping up from No. 10 in the pre-lottery order to No. 1. The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw but only move to pick No. 4.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Islanders win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

Long Island is at the top of the board. On Monday night, the right ping pong ball popped up, with the New York Islanders 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and being awarded the first-overall pick in this year’s draft.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Islanders win Matthew Schaefer sweepstakes, but will they draft him?

The unofficial start to 2025 NHL Mock Draft season began a few months back. It usually begins around December once fans and pundits have a general idea of the contenders and pretenders.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

The New York Islanders made a stunning leap up on Monday, winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery after entering the day ranked No. 10 in the draft order.

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New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / May 5

Two Controversial Former NHL GM's Reportedly Hired by New York Islanders, Per NHL Network

The Islanders have some huge decisions to make this off-season, and now, it appears they could be bringing in two very controversial names to the front office.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / May 3

Four New York Islanders GM Candidates Nobody Is Talking About

The New York Islanders are looking for a new general manager after shocking the hockey world by not renewing Lou Lamoriello’s contract. It was just a matter of time before Lamoriello’s time with the Islanders was going to be up.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 2

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders GM Candidates

The New York Islanders are on the hunt for a new General Manager after not renewing Lou Lamoriello’s contract. As NHLRumors.com reported, John Collins will conduct a thorough search for a new general manager.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

NHL Cancels 2026 All-Star Game

The NHL has announced that it has canceled the 2026 All-Star Game. Next year’s mid-season showcase was supposed to take place at the UBS Arena, which is the home arena for the New York Islanders.

Lou Lamoriello News / Full Press Hockey / April 28

Timing Was Right as New York Islanders Move On From Lou Lamoriello

The New York Islanders are shocking the system as they decided last week the time was right to move on from Team President and General Manager Lou Lamoriello.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Islanders Must Be Bold With Their Next General Manager Hiring

The dust has settled with the Lou Lamoriello firing, which happened on Tuesday, April 22. Now, the New York Islanders begin their search for a new general manager (GM), which is uncharted territory, or at least territory better off unexplored for this team.

Patrick Roy News / NHL Rumors / April 27

NHL Rumors: Could Patrick Roy’s Days as the New York Islanders Head Coach be Numbered?

The Sick Podcast – The Eye Test: Chris Botta on if there is a future for Patrick Roy with the New York Islanders. Botta: “Patrick Roy from the moment he started with the Islanders, I believe he had a little bit of a self-campaign to reinvent himself.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / April 26

New York Islanders Reportedly Considering Historic Move In General Manager Search

The New York Islanders shocked many around the NHL earlier this week when they fired general manager Lou Lamoriello after seven years with the club. Since then there has been much speculation as to who will replace him.

New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / April 24

NHL Analyst Links Former General Manager to the New York Islanders to Replace Lou Lamoriello

Ken Holland has been out of a job for a year, and now with Lou Lamoriello being fired, there is speculation he could wind up with the New York Islanders.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 24

Islanders rumors: Insider floats current broadcaster, Red Wings legend as GM options

The New York Islanders have the first general manager vacancy of the 2025 NHL offseason. They did not renew Lou Lamoriello’s contract, opening up the job for the first time since 2018.

Lou Lamoriello News / House of Hockey / April 24

New York Islanders Set to Interview Hockey Trailblazer Kate Madigan to Replace Lou Lamoriello as GM

The New York Islanders have moved on from Lou Lamoriello, and now they're set to interview some very intriguing candidates as his replacement. After an eventful run as New York Islanders General Manager, Lou Lamoriello was moved on this week, and now, the search for a new person in the role has officially begun.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24