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Mathieu Darche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 3

Islanders GM drops truth bomb on No. 1 draft pick

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche likes having the no. 1 pick. Darche says he expects his club to keep the pick and draft first in the 2025 NHL Draft, per NHL.com.

Kyle Palmieri News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Why the Islanders signed Kyle Palmieri to an extension

The New York Islanders announced on Friday that they have extended 34-year-old winger Kyle Palmieri to a two-year contract with a $4.75 million cap hit.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / June 1

Islanders New GM Sets Surprising Core

The New York Islanders aren’t far removed from naming Mathieu Darche as their newest general manager, and he’s already setting a high standard for his players.

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

Islanders Re-Signing Palmieri & Boqvist Shows Darche Wants to Retool on the Fly

Mathieu Darche was named the general manager (GM) of the New York Islanders last week, then had his introductory press conference on Thursday, May 29, and immediately got to work.

Mike Dunham News / The Hockey Writers / June 1

The Mike Dunham Story: From Backup to Goalie Development Savant for the Bruins

Following the 2006-07 season that saw his squad, the New York Islanders, fall 4-1 in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to the Buffalo Sabres, Mike Dunham was at a bit of a crossroads.

Jean-Gabriel Pageau News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 30

Why Islanders must trade Jean-Gabriel Pageau in 2025 offseason

The New York Islanders are entering a new era this offseason. After a dismal 2024-25 season, they allowed Lou Lamoriello’s contract to expire. After a month-long search, they landed on former Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM Mathieu Darche.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Islanders sign Kyle Palmieri, Adam Boqvist to extensions

Mathieu Darche is already making moves on Long Island. On Friday, it was announced that the New York Islanders have signed forward Kyle Palmieri and defenseman Adam Boqvist to contract extensions.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / May 30

Islanders ink F Kyle Palmieri, D Adam Boqvist to contracts

The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year contract and defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year deal on Friday. Financial terms for either pact were not disclosed by the team.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30

Islanders make first signings under new GM

The two signings are the first of general manager Mathieu Darche’s tenure.

Kraken hire former Islanders HC Lane Lambert for same role

Islanders’ Bo Horvat out four to six weeks with ankle injury

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

What to Make Of Mathieu Darche’s Introductory Press Conference

The New York Islanders have found their new leader. It comes in the form of Mathieu Darche, who will lead and build the team for the future. He was hired on May 23rd to become General Manager and Executive Vice President.

Bo Horvat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29

Islanders’ Bo Horvat out four to six weeks with ankle injury

New York Islanders assistant captain Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury in the sixth game of Team Canada’s run through the World Championship.

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Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Darche Will Build Islanders Through Strong Pipeline, What Does it Mean for Current Core?

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.

Patrick Roy News / Field Level Media / May 29

Islanders new GM: Patrick Roy to remain head coach

Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Islanders GM Mathieu Darche: ‘Someone would have to really knock my socks off’ to trade No. 1 pick

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche set the record straight on his intentions with his team’s first overall pick in June’s 2025 NHL draft.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 29

Islanders Retaining Coach After GM Change

The New York Islanders made a major change to their front office this offseason, moving on from Hall of Fame general manager Lou Lamoriello and bringing in a first-timer in Mathieu Darche as his replacement.

Patrick Roy News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

While some things will stay the same, others will be different on Long Island next season. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, new New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that Patrick Roy will return as head coach for the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Insider leaks details of failed trade between Islanders, Jets

Insider leaks details of failed blockbuster trade between Islanders and Jets

New York can rest happy with how things ended up, but acquiring one of Winnipeg’s top names would have been just as lucrative.

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Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / May 21

Maple Leafs' 'dream target' in free agency revealed

The Toronto Maple Leafs may need to make a splash this off-season.

Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Islanders Predicted to Shockingly Pass on Matthew Schaefer in NHL Draft

The New York Islanders surprisingly won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft despite entering the lottery with poor odds. New York will now have a chance to bring in a special player to help them make the next step forward.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / May 15

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders Have Three Questions To Answer

Senior writer from NHL.com Dan Rosen was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Morning Skate with Gord Stellcik and Scott Laughlin and was asked about the coaching vacancies around the league, but the most intriguing opening involves the New York Islanders and what they do at their management positions.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5