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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets massive Mathew Barzal praise

The New York Islanders opened their preseason slate with a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. But eyes were on the two first-round picks playing defense for New York.

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Top Islanders prospect gets positive injury update after scary hit

The New York Islanders took to the ice for the first time in preseason. First-round picks Matthew Schaefer and Kashawn Aitcheson were among the promising talent hitting the ice for New York.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 20

No. 1 Pick Makes Instant Mark at Islanders' Training Camp

Over the past few years in the NHL, younger players have been on the rise and have been some of the most talked about players in the league. Players like

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 19

Islanders Star Forward Makes Crucial Injury Update

New York Islanders star forward Matt Barzal hit the ice today for the first time in a full-contact situation since returning from an injury-riddled 2024-25 season, where he was limited to 30 games, thanks to a lower-body injury in the first month of the season, and another after the calendar flipped to 2025.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 19

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer praises Scott Mayfield after first training camp practice

The New York Islanders have finally taken the ice after an offseason full of change. Lou Lamoriello is out, with Mathieu Darche running hockey operations.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Matthew Schaefer impresses Islanders teammates on Day 1 of training camp

The New York Islanders opened training camp in preparation for the 2025-2026 NHL season on Thursday. The team is looking to improve upon what was a subpar season last year.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Are the New York Islanders Built for Playoff Hockey?

For years, the New York Islanders have carried an identity that’s as clear as the waters of Long Island Sound: defense first, grind it out, and make life miserable for opponents.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 18

Islanders announce 2 key injuries to start training camp

The New York Islanders opened training camp on Thursday. The team received good news heading into camp, with Mathew Barzal being deemed good to go. Now, the Islanders received some negative news, as two players will be out with injury as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season.

Pierre Engvall News / Daily Faceoff / September 18

Islanders’ Pierre Engvall out 2-3 weeks after offseason hip surgery

The New York Islanders announced Thursday that forward Pierre Engavll underwent hip surgery in the offseason and will miss the next two to three weeks.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / September 17

Islanders Coach Makes Amends With Forward After Scathing Comments

The New York Islanders had themselves an April to forget, and not just due to their play on the ice. Sure, going 3-4-2 in the final month of the season - or more accurately, the final two weeks - is bad, but the re was also some drama to make things just that much worse.

Bo Horvat News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

New York Islander Bo Horvat’s Point Projections for the 2025-26 Season

The NHL season is just around the corner. Here at Last Word On Hockey, we are looking at the league’s star players and how they might perform. We will bring you a recap of their previous season(s) stats and the prospective situation coming into this campaign.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Mathew Barzal’s latest health update will fire up Islanders fans

The new NHL season is right around the corner, and New York Islanders center Matthew Barzal is ready to compete with his team. After missing 52 games of last season with an upper-body injury early in the campaign and then suffering a season-ending knee injury in February, the veteran is prepared to be a full participant in training camp.

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Islanders' Patrick Roy, Anthony Duclair Clear Air After Controversial Past Comment

New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair and head coach Patrick Roy say their fractured relationship from last season is no longer an issue. The members of the Islanders organization met this summer to settle the fallout from Roy’s stinging “god awful” comment and criticism of Duclair's play in April that led to the forward's leave of absence.

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Interesting Trend Taking Place with Islanders This Season

With former GM Lou Lamoriello now gone from the organization, the players on the New York Islanders roster have started a trend that many fans feel is long overdue — growing beards.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Islanders coach Roy apologized to Duclair after learning he tore groin off bone

After a tumultuous season, one of the bigger names on the New York Islanders roster is ready for a fresh start. When speaking to the media at the Islanders Children’s Foundation Golf and Tennis event, forward Anthony Duclair opened up about the aftermath of his departure from the team late in the 2024-25 campaign.

Mathew Barzal News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 15

Mathew Barzal Ready For Islanders Training Camp

Star New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be ready for full involvement in the team’s upcoming training camp, per a recent interview with Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Islanders’ Bo Horvat ready for training camp after suffering ankle injury at World Championship

A key veteran on Long Island is reportedly back to a full bill of health. When speaking to the media at the New York Islanders Children’s Foundation Golf and Tennis event, forward Bo Horvat revealed that he’s ready for the team’s upcoming training camp after suffering an ankle injury at the IIHF Men’s World Championship last spring.

Mathew Barzal News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

The New York Islander Mathew Barzal’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

Ever since Mathew Barzal was drafted by the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, he has been one of their key contributors.

Jesse Nurmi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 12

Isles’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

Islanders’ Jesse Nurmi out four to six weeks after knee procedure

According to a team announcement, New York Islanders’ prospect Jesse Nurmi will miss the next four to six weeks following a procedure on his left knee.

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Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / September 8

The Real Reason the New York Islanders Traded Noah Dobson Revealed Publicly

New York Islanders general manager explains the reasoning behind the trade of defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, who immediately then signed him to an 8 year extension.

Anders Lee News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Islanders won’t pursue extension with veteran winger yet

He has been a fixture in the lineup for the Islanders for more than a decade now.

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 / 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.

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).

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.

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.