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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Running Away With Calder Race

The race for the Calder Trophy is all but over. Much like a marathon runner that has surged ahead of the pack after starting at a tremendous pace, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer has separated himself from the rest of the rookie class.

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Carson Soucy Traded To New York Islanders

Since sending the letter to fans, announcing their path toward rebuilding. Fans and media have been speculating on which pieces Chris Drury would start trading off the roster.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

New York Islanders Hedging Their Bets with Rare Trade

The New York Islanders are hedging their bets as they look to solidify their foothold on a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference this season. On Monday, the Isles completed a rare trade with crosstown rivals, the New York Rangers, involving impending unrestricted free-agent defenceman Carson Soucy.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / January 26

Ilya Sorokin, Jean-Gabriel Pageau lead Isles' shutout of Flyers

Ilya Sorokin made 21 saves for his league-leading sixth shutout as the visiting New York Islanders notched a 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

NHL Predictions: January 26th New York Islanders vs Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another NHL Predictions. Each day, here at Last Word On Hockey, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for NHL games. For this edition, we take a look at the New York Islanders facing the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Mathew Barzal News / NHL Trade Talk / January 25

Mathew Barzal’s Benching and Call Out a Rare Sight in Today’s NHL

The New York Islanders were shut out 5-0 at home by the red-hot Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. While the lopsided score might have shocked some, what was even more surprising—especially for those who didn’t watch and only saw the box score—was that Mathew Barzal logged just 12:45 of ice time.

Isaiah George News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 23

Islanders Expected To Recall Isaiah George

The New York Islanders are expected to turn towards a top prospect to help them with injuries. Defenseman Isaiah George appears to have been recalled to the NHL just before the AHL’s Bridgeport Islanders’ Friday night game per Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News.

Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 23

Islanders’ Bo Horvat gets real on Olympics ahead of injury return

New York Islanders star forward Bo Horvat hasn’t played since New Year’s Day after suffering an upper-body injury in a 7-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth at UBS Arena.

Ryan Pulock News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock out day-to-day with upper-body injury

An important blueliner on Long Island might be missing some game action, while another veteran is close to returning. It has been reported that New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 21

Kraken Ready for Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Amidst Homestand

The Seattle Kraken will continue a six-game stretch at Climate Pledge Arena in the midst of an action-packed January, with their latest opponent being the New York Islanders.

Elias Pettersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21

The Best Landing Spot for Elias Pettersson: New York Islanders

Elias Pettersson has become one of the most polarizing players in the NHL over the past few years. After signing what was, at the time, a well-deserved $11.6 million per year extension thanks to a 102-point 2022-23 campaign, things have gone off the rails, and not everyone is convinced he’ll ever return to that level.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

NHL Predictions: January 21st, New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and statistics, then makes predictions based on how they might unfold.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 21

Reversing fortunes against Islanders could be poetic outcome for Kraken

A 1-0 shootout loss to the host New York Islanders just before Thanksgiving sent the Seattle Kraken into a 1-9-1 skid and dropped them into last place in the NHL's overall standings.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Three NHL goaltenders enjoying career revivals in 2025-26

Goaltenders are voodoo. Do you notice how few goalie superstars there are these days?

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 20

Antony Duclair, Islanders hand Canucks 11th straight loss

Antony Duclair scored a pair of game-tying goals as the New York Islanders came from behind to win at Vancouver 4-3 on Monday night, sending the Canucks to their 11th consecutive loss.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

Flames trade Rasmus Andersson to Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defense prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / January 12

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders Buying and Trade Deadline Musings

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Yes, the time has come again for more possible contract extensions. This time, we serve up Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Anders Lee.

Dmitry Gamzin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Islanders’ Dmitry Gamzin Signs Two-Year Extension In Russia

The Islanders will have to wait at least two more seasons for goaltending prospect Dmitry Gamzin to arrive in North America. The Kontinental Hockey League announced he’s signed a two-year extension with CSKA Moscow, keeping him in Russia through the 2027-28 campaign.

Ilya Sorokin News / Breakaway on SI / January 11

Islanders' Ilya Sorokin Inches Toward Vezina Trophy

The New York Islanders are coming off a gripping 4-3 overtime victory over the Minnesota Wild. Heading into the matchup, the Islanders were prepared for what they expected to be a daunting battle on the ice, and head coach Patrick Roy knew that reliable goaltending would need to be a top priority.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / January 6

Halfway home: Evaluating the Islanders' season so far as playoff picture sharpens

Let’s take a look at the highs (and lows) of the season so far as the Isles march toward their first playoff push since 2023-24.

Isles return Ilya Sorokin, hope to have Matthew Schaefer vs. Devils

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 2

Ivan Demidov is hot, but Matthew Schaefer stays Calder front-runner

Canadiens' Ivan Demidov stays hot, but Matthew Schaefer remains Calder front-runner

With the mid-season approaching, Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov is maintaining chances of winning the Calder Trophy.

NHL’s Calder Trophy Race Isn’t as Close as It Seems

Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments

Will relationship between Adam Fox, Rangers be hurt by Olympic snub?

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

Bo Horvat News / NHL Trade Talk / January 2

Bo Horvat Injured One Day After Team Canada Olympic Selection

Bo Horvat’s big week took a rough turn Thursday afternoon. Just one day after being named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster for the Milan Games, Horvat was forced to leave the Islanders’ game against the Utah Mammoth in the third period after an awkward collision with defenseman Sean Durzi.