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Islanders Must Address Lee’s Pending 2026 Free Agency This Summer

One year ago, it would have been hard to see Brock Nelson playing anywhere else aside from with the New York Islanders. Yet, an offseason without an extension turned into a trade deadline without a long-term deal, so the Islanders traded him.

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Report: Islanders re-sign Maxim Tsyplakov to two-year contract

A player who was heading to salary arbitration looks to have come to terms on a new deal. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Islanders managed to avoid arbitration with forward Maxim Tsyplakov, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 24

5 Islanders Prospects Who Can Make the 2025-26 NHL Roster

Thanks to a few trades and a strong draft, the New York Islanders rebuilt their farm system from one of the worst in the NHL to one of the best in just a few months.

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / July 24

Matt Martin Admits Islanders Have Regrets on Noah Dobson Trade: They'd Still Love to Have Him Here'

The Islanders traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft, but according to assistant GM Matt Martin, the team would have preferred to have kept him.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / July 24

Top New York Islanders Defining Moments in Franchise History

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise. Some will even change the course of an entire league.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / July 23

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Announce First Signing for 2025-26

The Cincinnati Cyclones announced the first signing for the 2025-26 season as they’ve signed center Justin Gill. The 22-year-old forward was on an AHL contract last season with Bridgeport.

Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / July 22

Islanders' Top Pick Competing for Roster Spot

The New York Islanders walked away from the 2025 NHL Draft seemingly as the big winners with three huge picks in the opening round. Including the No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer, the Islanders did a tremendous job bolstering their prospect group.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Will the Maple Leafs trade veteran forward for this Islanders player?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs put together the final pieces of their roster this summer, it feels like the team might need one more addition.

When will Maple Leafs offseason departures return to Toronto in 2025-26?

Potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 19

Islanders Must Figure Out Role for Pageau if Ritchie Is Ready

The New York Islanders are starting to turn over the roster and aren’t just running it back as they did under Lou Lamoriello. They no longer have a veteran-heavy group with no young talent, and many roster spots are up for grabs.

Cole Bardreau News / Inside The Rink / July 18

AHL: Cole Bardreau Signs Overseas

This morning, 31-year-old forward Cole Bardreau signed with HC Pustertal of the ICEHL. Bardreau, in 65 games for the Bridgeport Islanders this season, recorded 18 points on four goals and 14 assists.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 17

New York Islanders 2025 NHL free agency grades for every signing

The New York Islanders were the team at the NHL Draft. They traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, and made two more first-round picks.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 15

Will the Canadiens Make the Playoffs in 2025–26?

The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in 2024–25 by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2021. With a 40–31–11 record and a return to postseason play, they showed that their rebuild is turning into a climb.

Travis Mitchell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Islanders down to one remaining RFA after latest signing

The Islanders have now re-signed the last of their unsigned defensemen.

Islanders sign Victor Eklund to three-year, entry-level contract

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Islanders sign Victor Eklund to three-year, entry-level contract

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with 2025 first-round pick Victor Eklund, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Victor Eklund News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 14

Islanders Sign Victor Eklund To Entry-Level Contract

1:42 p.m.: According to PuckPedia, Eklund will earn an NHL salary of $877.5K, an AHL salary of $85K, and a signing bonus of $97.5K each year, and up to an additional $500K in “A” performance bonuses.