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Islanders to interview Lightning exec for GM vacancy

The Islanders have received permission to interview Lightning assistant general manager Mathieu Darche to fill their GM vacancy, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News and NHL.com reports.

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3 Qualities Needed for Next Islanders GM

The New York Islanders are still searching for their next general manager. Veteran Lou Lamoriello is out. The organization is weeks away from making the first overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft, and they need someone in charge before then.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Islanders’ Only Real Choice With Top Draft Pick Is Matthew Schaefer From Historic Perspective

The New York Islanders won the draft lottery, and the reaction, aside from immediate euphoria, was speculation on who they should take with the top pick.

Gary Bettman News / Blade of Steel / May 7

New York Governor Blasts Gary Bettman Over Controversial Game Snub

Gary Bettman announced the cancellation of the 2026 All-Star Game, and now, the Governor of New York has blasted the Commissioner for the decision. Following

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The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

How many NHL players who have scored 60 goals in a season can you name in five minutes?

New York Islanders News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Islanders Facing ‘Herculean Task’ After Landing No. 1 Pick in NHL Draft

The New York Islanders entered the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with just a 3.5% chance of landing the top pick. By the time ball No. 13 completed the winning 7-11-12-13 combination on Monday, they had secured the franchise’s first No.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Could the Islanders trade the first overall pick?

On Monday night, the right ping pong ball popped up, with the New York Islanders 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and being awarded the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 6

Report: Islanders Targeting Former Oilers GM

It’s been a wild couple of weeks for the New York Islanders since their 2024-25 season came to an end. Without a playoff appearance, the Islanders parted

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Lottery win was a franchise-changing moment for the Islanders

The New York Islanders made history on Monday night, winning the NHL Draft Lottery and moving up from the 10th spot to earn the first overall pick in the upcoming draft. While the Islanders have selected first before, grabbing John Tavares with the No.

Ken Holland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Islanders have four-time Stanley Cup winner in mind to fill GM role

The former Oilers and Red Wings general manager is reportedly the Islanders’ top choice to fill their GM vacancy.

Why Islanders should make this bold move after winning NHL Draft lottery

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

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The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Islanders Still Have Lots of Work Following Draft Lottery

A few weeks back, the New York Islanders looked like a team going nowhere. They stumbled down the stretch to finish a forgettable 2024-25 season, fired general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello, and were staring at a team with no path to contention.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 5

Islanders Face Impossible Choice at 2025 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders were the lucky winners of the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and now they have the chance to reshape their franchise. The organization had a 3.5% chance of securing the first-overall pick entering the drawing, but they now have the opportunity to take a player who could propel them back toward Stanley Cup contention.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / May 5

Islanders land No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery

Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Monday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Utah & Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery; Islanders Have 1st Pick

The 2025 Draft Lottery took place on May 5, and the New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Hockey Club won. Entering the lottery with a 3.2 percent chance of winning, Utah climbed 10 spots from the 14th pick to fourth, and the New York Islanders jumped 10th to first, which had a 3.5 percent chance of happening.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 5

Islanders Win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2025 NHL Draft is rapidly approaching, and that's great news for the New York Islanders. While the remaining eight teams vying for the Stanley Cup continue their postseason quests, there are a dozen or so other organizations intently watching the lottery for the upcoming entry-level draft.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 5

Islanders, Utah Hockey Club are winners at 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

The New York Islanders have won the 2025 NHL draft lottery, jumping up from No. 10 in the pre-lottery order to No. 1. The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw but only move to pick No. 4.

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New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 5

Islanders win 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

Long Island is at the top of the board. On Monday night, the right ping pong ball popped up, with the New York Islanders 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and being awarded the first-overall pick in this year’s draft.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 5

Islanders win Matthew Schaefer sweepstakes, but will they draft him?

The unofficial start to 2025 NHL Mock Draft season began a few months back. It usually begins around December once fans and pundits have a general idea of the contenders and pretenders.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5

Islanders climb nine spots to No. 1 pick with stunning lottery win

The New York Islanders made a stunning leap up on Monday, winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery after entering the day ranked No. 10 in the draft order.

Islanders center Mathew Barzal doesn't want out of New York

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The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / May 5

Two Controversial Former NHL GM's Reportedly Hired by New York Islanders, Per NHL Network

The Islanders have some huge decisions to make this off-season, and now, it appears they could be bringing in two very controversial names to the front office.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 6