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On YouTubeMaxim Shabanov News / Daily Faceoff / October 23
Islanders’ Maxim Shabanov out vs. Red Wings, day-to-day with upper-body injury
New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that forward Maxim Shabanov will miss Thursday’s game against the Detroit Red Wings, as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 22
Islanders Change Coaches After Goalie Struggles
The New York Islanders have relieved goaltending coach Piero Greco from his duties. His termination comes just six games into his seventh season with the team and after winning three matchups in a row.
The '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?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Connor Bedard vs. Matthew Schaefer: Who is the better franchise cornerstone?
The Chicago Blackhawks and New York Islanders both have a lot to feel good about after the first couple of weeks of the NHL season, especially relating to their respective recent first overall picks.
The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season
Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.
Ilya Sorokin News / ESPN / October 22
Isles fire goalie coach with eye on Sorokin growth 
The Islanders fired goaltending coach Piero Greco six games into his seventh season, replacing him with a coach who has history with franchise goalie Ilya Sorokin.
Pierre Engvall News / The Hockey Writers / October 22
Islanders’ Engvall Out For Season Due to Ankle Injury
New York Islanders forward Pierre Engvall is set to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to an ankle injury. He has undergone success surgery on his ankle yesterday, and his recovery time will keep him out for the rest of the 2025-26 season.
Pierre Engvall News / Daily Faceoff / October 22
Islanders’ Pierre Engvall undergoes ankle surgery, will miss rest of 2025-26
The injury woes for a veteran on Long Island have cost him a season. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that forward Pierre Engvall underwent successful ankle surgery on Tuesday, but he will remain out of action for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 22
Islanders name Sergei Naumov goaltending coach
The Islanders have promoted AHL Bridgeport goaltending coach Sergei Naumov to the same role on their NHL bench, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports Wednesday.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 21
UBS Arena to host 2027 NHL All-Star Game instead of Olympic send-off
The New York Islanders have begun their fifth season at UBS Arena by ushering in a new era. As the number one overall pick, Matthew Schaefer continues to shine, the team and league announced a change that could impact the defenseman.
Matthew Schaefer News / Breakaway on SI / October 21
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Already in NHL Records Books
Matthew Schaefer has had quite the busy start to his NHL career. Prior to Game 6 against the San Jose Sharks, the New York Islanders defenseman had notched a point in every single game he's played.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 21
NHL Predictions: Oct. 21 New York Islanders Vs. San Jose Sharks
Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each. We’ll also break down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.
Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / October 20
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer showing no signs of rust after missing most of draft season
Expectations for first-overall picks are never low, but the New York Islanders‘ Matthew Schaefer could’ve been forgiven for a slow start. The Hamilton, Ont.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 20
Elliotte Friedman the latest to praise Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer amid incredible start
Matthew Schaefer is already showing why he was the top overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft. The New York Islanders’ rookie has been on a roll to start his career in the league.
Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / October 19
Matthew Schaefer Is Already Proving to Be Islanders’ Defenseman of the Future in Rookie Season
Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an immediate impact in the early part of the 2025–26 season.
Patrick Roy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 19
Islanders’ Patrick Roy drops ‘bottom line’ statement on wild Senators win
The New York Islanders grabbed their second win of the season on Saturday night with a gritty 5-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators. After trailing 4-3 deep in the second period, right wing Kyle Palmieri and left wing Anders Lee each scored goals to give New York the edge.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18
Islanders rally past Senators with late Anders Lee game-winner
Anders Lee scored with 1:03 left Saturday afternoon to cap a comeback win by the visiting New York Islanders, who edged the Ottawa Senators 5-4. Lee outraced
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / October 18
Islanders Defenseman Makes Season Debut Following Alexander Romanov's Injury
New York Islanders' defenseman Adam Boqvist has now seen his season debut against the Ottawa Senators. Boqvist skated in place of Alexander Romanov, who is now listed as day-to-day status due to an upper body injury after missing practice on Friday.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 18
NHL Predictions Oct. 18 New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17
Islanders, Senators clash after breakthrough victories
Bo Horvat waited nearly six years to collect his second career hat trick on Thursday night, when he helped the New York Islanders avoid a far less noble bit of history.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / October 17
3 Reasons for Islanders’ Disappointing Start to the Season
The New York Islanders have a situation brewing, and it isn’t a pleasant one. Scoring has been an issue for this organization for a couple of years, but the dismal start to the season has highlighted new problems that underscore the poor quality on the ice.
Ilya Sorokin News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Serious Flaw in Columnist’s Sorokin Trade Proposal to Oilers’
A recent trade proposal from Heavy.com suggesting the Edmonton Oilers acquire Ilya Sorokin from the New York Islanders makes for flashy discussion—but it overlooks a major issue that makes the deal highly unlikely.
New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / October 15
Are the Islanders already in trouble after just three games?
The New York Islanders have stumbled out of the gate with an 0–3 record — their worst start in over a decade and a troubling sign for a team expected to contend for at least a playoff spot.
New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / October 10
New York Islanders Forward Suspended One Game
The New York Islanders will be without one of their new forwards for one game. News emerged on Friday that forward Jonathan Drouin was suspended for one game after a cross-checking incident.
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