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Islanders shouldn’t rush their rebuild after surprise season

The New York Islanders had a surprising return to form, largely led by rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. With a 43-34-5 record, the Islanders finished just eight points out of a playoff spot, and even that doesn’t do justice for how long they were in the race.

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Foudy Re-Signs With the Islanders

On Tuesday, the New York Islanders agreed to terms with forward Liam Foudy on a one-year, two-way contract. The 26-year-old native of Scarborough, Ontario,

Liam Foudy News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

Islanders sign Liam Foudy to one-year contract extension

The New York Islanders have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract extension with forward Liam Foudy, the club announced Tuesday afternoon. Foudy,

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 26

Islanders Sign Liam Foudy To One-Year Contract Extension

The New York Islanders announced that forward Liam Foudy has been signed to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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How many of the active NHL players with at least 300 goals in their career can you name in six minutes?

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24

Offseason Checklist: New York Islanders

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those who have already been eliminated. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Islanders.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 21

Hamilton Hammers introduced as Islanders AHL affiliate

The new team in Steel Town has a very fitting new identity. On Thursday, the New York Islanders, along with the Oak View Group, revealed the new name of the Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers.

New York Islanders News / Inside The Rink / May 20

ECHL: Trenton Ironhawks Announce NHL Affiliate

The Trenton Ironhawks have announced the New York Islanders as their NHL affiliate; the length of the agreement was not announced at the time of the announcement.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Islanders announce Trenton Ironhawks as ECHL affiliate for 2026-27

A relocated franchise will have a new parent club. On Wednesday, the New York Islanders announced that the Trenton Ironhawks will be the team’s ECHL affiliate for the 2026-27 season.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Islanders Can’t Afford to Miss With 13th Pick in 2026 Draft

Last year, the New York Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, who changed the direction of the franchise overnight. This year, they have the 13th overall pick. That may not sound as exciting at first, but don’t sleep on how important it is to the future of the franchise.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Islanders’ Goaltending Pipeline for the 2026-27 Season

Throughout the NHL’s storied history, one key to a franchise’s sustained success has been strong goaltending and a strong pipeline. The case is no different for the New York Islanders – winners of four Stanley Cups in their own right.

Emil Heineman News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Trade to Islanders has paid off for Emil Heineman

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. For the second year in a row, Emil Heineman is representing Sweden at the IIHF World Championship.

Matthew Schaefer News / The Hockey Writers / May 18

What’s Next for Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer After Calder Win?

At 18 years old, New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer became the youngest Calder winner in NHL history, beating Nathan MacKinnon’s previous mark by a day.

Matthew Schaefer News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 15

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer gets ‘generational’ label from 5-time Norris Trophy winner

The New York Islanders pick first overall in the 2025 draft, and it’s safe to say they hit a home run. Matthew Schaefer won the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year, the sixth in Islanders history, before turning 19 years old.

New York Islanders News / Professor Press Box / May 14

The Islanders' Billy Smith and the Edge That Built a Dynasty

When people talk about the New York Islanders’ four straight Stanley Cups, the spotlight usually lands on the scorers and the blue line. But anyone who actually watched that run knows there was a different kind of anchor in the crease: Billy Smith.

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Matthew Schaefer News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Matthew Schaefer’s Calder-winning year was one of the best NHL rookie seasons ever

The first major NHL award was handed out on Wednesday, as New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was awarded the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie during a surprise presentation while Schaefer was on the ABC daytime talk show Good Morning America.

Matthew Schaefer News / Field Level Media / May 13

Isles' Matthew Schaefer wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer was named the 2025-26 Calder Memorial Trophy winner on Wednesday. The award is presented to the player who was the most proficient in his first year in the league.

Matthew Schaefer News / Yardbarker / May 13

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's win

Islanders' future looks even brighter after Matthew Schaefer's historic Calder Memorial Trophy win

The New York Islanders knew defenseman Matthew Schaefer was talented when they selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, but they didn't know he'd make history.

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