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Why Bo Horvat Was the Perfect Choice to Be NY Islanders Captain

Bo Horvat has been named the 16th captain of the New York Islanders. The announcement came on the morning of Sept. 14, with this marking the 31-year-old’s second time being a captain in the NHL.

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Islanders name F Bo Horvat as club's 16th captain

The New York Islanders named forward Bo Horvat the 16th captain in franchise history on Monday. Horvat, 31, tallied a team-high 31 goals and finished with 57 points in 68 games with the team in 2025-26.

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Bo Horvat named 16th captain in Islanders history

One of the top veterans in the game is going to be wearing the ‘C’ once again. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that the team has named forward Bo Horvat the 16th captain in franchise history.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Islanders Name Bo Horvat As Captain

The New York Islanders have announced that the team has named Bo Horvat the 16th captain in franchise history. Having originally been selected by the Canucks

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

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Breaking Down What a Career-Year Would Look Like for NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal

The New York Islanders are getting set for the start of training camp soon, and that means the regular season is right around the corner. For the Islanders,

Kashawn Aitcheson News / New York Islanders On SI / September 13

Is Kashawn Aitcheson Falling Out of Favor With NY Islanders?

The New York Islanders, back in 2025, traded defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for Emil Heineman and the 16th and 17th overall picks in that year's draft.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / September 13

Latest Updates From the Islanders

Well, we meet again, and it’s still a bit quiet as far as news goes; there really isn’t much of it yet. But it’s another week closer to seeing how things will shake out by the beginning of the season.

Ilya Sorokin News / New York Islanders On SI / September 12

Ilya Sorokin Can Keep Ascending NHL Player Tiers With Better NY Islanders Defense

The New York Islanders have a luxury that not many teams in the NHL possess: goalie Ilya Sorokin. One of the best in the business, Sorokin has been a consistent star-level producer for the Islanders over the last few years.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 11

NY Islanders Rookie Camp Roster Has Some Intriguing Names

The start of the 2026-27 NHL season has officially come for the New York Islanders, who are kicking things off with their rookie camp. In just about a week’s time, the rest of the veterans will be attending, and before you know it, the regular season will be getting underway.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 11

2026-2027 NHL team preview: New York Islanders

Though Hall of Fame executive Lou Lamoriello only ever committed to a half-hearted tank job on his way out the door of the New York Islanders organization in 2025, the 23rd-place finish he left in his wake ended up being all the Isles needed to start fresh.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / September 11

NY Islanders Star Matthew Schaefer Gets Serious Praise From Scout

Lady Luck was on the side of the New York Islanders when they won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery despite having the No. 10 odds for the pick. With the No. 1 pick that year, the team selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who was 17 years old during the draft.

Chris Kreider News / New York Islanders On SI / September 10

NY Islanders Being Named Potential Landing Spot for Chris Kreider is Surprising

The New York Islanders are set to kick off the 2026-27 season at the end of the month, and the next couple of weeks for the team are going to be important. With the start of the campaign right around the corner, the Islanders will be very busy between rookie camp, training camp, and then the preseason.

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Kirill Marchenko News / New York Islanders On SI / September 10

NY Islanders Are Wise to Keep an Eye On Kirill Marchenko

With the start of the regular season right around the corner for the New York Islanders, expectations do feel a bit mixed coming into the year. Toward the end of last season, the Islanders made a major splash with the addition of Peter DeBoer to be their new head coach.

Victor Eklund News / New York Islanders On SI / September 10

NY Islanders' Victor Eklund Being Seen as Great Prospect This Year is Encouraging

With Rookie Camp set to start soon, followed by training camp for the New York Islanders, the team is getting ready for the start of the regular season.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / September 9

Why NY Islanders Matthew Schaefer Can Get Into Norris Trophy Conversation

As the New York Islanders get set for the upcoming season, there is going to be no shortage of camp battles in the coming weeks for a crowded group up front at forward.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 9

Why Bo Horvat Could Be Most Important Player for NY Islanders This Season

With training camp right around the corner for the New York Islanders, there are a number of questions surrounding what the team might be this coming season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / September 7

NY Islanders Have Four Members of Team Make NHL Player Tiers

The New York Islanders enter the 2026-27 season with some expectations on the rise thanks to having Peter DeBoer in the box as head coach for a full season.

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / September 6

NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Already in Superstar Tier

The New York Islanders forever changed the trajectory of their franchise when they selected Matthew Schaefer with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 3

Islanders GM provides positive updates on 4 injured players before training camp

The New York Islanders were one of the most injury-riddled teams in the National Hockey League in 2025-26, and it contributed to the franchise missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight season.

Semyon Varlamov News / Daily Faceoff / September 2

Islanders’ Varlamov to be ‘full participant in camp’ after recovering from knee injury

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said Wednesday that veteran goaltender Semyon Varlamov is expected to be a “full participant” in the team’s 2026 training camp after missing most of the past two seasons due to significant knee issues.