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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / July 14
Islanders Goalie Has No Plans to Leave
The New York Islanders have already undergone a bit of change this offseason, but rumors of more turnover continue to spread. Among the speculation was a trade rumor involving star goalie Ilya Sorokin.
New York Islanders News / Blade of Steel / July 13
Ilya Sorokin Responds to Trade Rumors and Shares Honest Take on Dobson's Move to Montreal
Ilya Sorokin was linked to trade talks with the Utah Mammoth at the 2025 NHL Draft, and now he's responded and shut down any possible trade talks of the future.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / July 12
Islanders Goalie's Agent Shuts Down Trade Rumors
After finishing well outside the playoff picture and trading away star defenseman Noah Dobson, the New York Islanders appear to be in a bit of a re-tool.
Ilya Sorokin News / Blade of Steel / July 11
Agent for Islanders' $66M Goalie Ilya Sorokin Responds to Trade Speculation
The agent, Dan Milstein, for Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin, recently took to X to quiet all of the trade rumors and say there is no truth to any of it.
Semyon Varlamov News / The Hockey Writers / July 11
Islanders Have Options if Varlamov Is Placed on LTIR
The offseason, at least the free agency frenzy part of it, has wrapped up. There’s not much more the New York Islanders can or will do in the next few months of the summer.
Ilya Sorokin News / The Hockey Writers / July 10
Ilya Sorokin’s Agent Shuts Down False Trade Rumors
The New York Islanders might be headed in a different direction next season as they brought in a new general manager, traded Noah Dobson, and seem destined for a retool.
Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 10
Sorokin’s Agent Addresses Trade Rumors Surrounding the Goalie
For whatever reason, speculation has surfaced that the New York Islanders might have considered a trade involving goaltender Ilya Sorokin. Not so fast, notes Sorokin’s agent Dan Milstein.
Adam Beckman News / Daily Faceoff / July 9
Islanders sign Adam Beckman to one-year, two-way contract
The New York Islanders signed forward Adam Beckman to a one-year, two-way contract, according to PuckPedia. PuckPedia is reporting that Beckman will make $775,000 in the NHL and $150,000 in the minors, with $200,000 guaranteed.
Adam Beckman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 8
Islanders sign former third-round pick to a one-year deal
He flashed his potential in his last full season in the WHL with the Spokane Chiefs during the 2019-20 season, posting 107 points in 63 games.
Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / July 8
Could the Islanders Consider Trading Star Goalie Ilya Sorokin?
The NHL offseason rumor mill is in full swing, and a surprising name has surfaced: Ilya Sorokin. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the New York Islanders aren’t completely closed off to the idea of a trade.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 8
Where Should Islanders’ Ritchie & Schaefer Play Next Season?
The New York Islanders have a revamped farm system with 2025 top pick Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie (selected 27th overall in 2023) leading the way.
Marc Gatcomb News / Daily Faceoff / July 6
Islanders re-sign Marc Gatcomb to one-year contract
On Sunday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has signed forward Marc Gatcomb to a one-year contract. The deal will carry a cap hit of $900,000 through the 2025-26 season.
Alexander Romanov News / Field Level Media / June 30
Islanders sign D Alexander Romanov to 8-year extension
The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple reports said the contract has an average annual value of $6.25 million for a total worth of $50 million.
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
In the history of the NHL Draft, 61 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in six minutes?
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 28
2025 NHL Draft winners, losers: Big night for Islanders but not for the fans
The first round of the 2025 NHL Draft is, finally, a wrap. There were, as always, winners and losers — teams, players and fans alike.
NHL News / Yardbarker / June 27
Noah Dobson trade a rare win-win for Islanders, Canadiens
Here's how we would grade the Noah Dobson trade from both the Isles and Candiens' perspective.
Matt Martin News / Field Level Media / June 24
Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.
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