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Matthew Schaefer’s true feelings on potentially becoming Islanders captain

The New York Islanders saw captain Anders Lee depart the franchise this summer. The veteran winger signed with the Utah Mammoth in NHL Free Agency. As a result, the captaincy is up for grabs, and many are turning toward phenom defenseman Matthew Schaefer as a potential candidate.

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Contract of Veteran NY Islanders Forward is Not Ideal

The New York Islanders have had a fairly quiet offseason, but this is still a team that has some high expectations for next year. However, as the team

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

NY Islanders Understandably Predicted To Not Sign Free Agent Forward

The New York Islanders have had a mostly quiet offseason, but there is still some time to improve if they do choose to make some moves. Coming into the summer, the Islanders had some mixed expectations for what the offseason could look like.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

NY Islanders Star Wisely Predicted to Represent His Country in 2027 NHL All-Star Game

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, this is a team that is going to be hoping to take a step in the right direction next year. New York is coming off a solid campaign in which they totaled 91 points and were in the mix for a playoff spot right up until the end of the season.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Simon Holmstrom News / New York Islanders On SI / July 27

Predicting Simon Holmstrom's Stats for NY Islanders Next Season

The New York Islanders will be getting set for the start of the regular season in the coming months, and this is a team that will be hoping some of their young talent continues to develop. While the offseason is still ongoing, it has been fairly quiet for the Islanders in terms of making moves.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 26

The Islanders Will Soon Have A Buyout Decision To Make

When Alex Jefferies filed for salary arbitration earlier this month, it was a surprising move on the surface. After all, he was coming off back-to-back 29-point seasons in the AHL and has yet to make his NHL debut. These aren’t typically the types of players who file for arbitration.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

NY Islanders Coach Peter DeBoer Will Have Some Challenges to Improve the Team

Even though it has been a quiet offseason so far for the New York Islanders, expectations are going to be high for next season with a very prominent coach

Kyle Palmieri News / Inside The Rink / July 25

Giving Back With Kyle Palmieri

Many players on the New York Islanders have found ways to give back. Whether it’s on their own time or as a team, the organization is notorious for finding ways to give back and help those in need.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

NY Islanders Forward Could Bring Needed Spark to the Offense

The New York Islanders are preparing for next season, and the team will be hoping to be a little bit better and contend once again for a playoff spot.

Bo Horvat News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

Predicting What Bo Horvat's Stats Will Be Next Season for NY Islanders

The New York Islanders are getting set for next season, and after a pretty solid campaign in which they came up just short of making the playoffs, expectations

Matthew Schaefer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Predicted to Accomplish Impressive Feat

Even though it has been a bit of a quiet summer for the New York Islanders, this is still a team that will be hopeful to contend for a playoff spot this coming season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 25

Free Agent Forward Could Help Fix Power Play Unit for NY Islanders

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team still might be entertaining a couple of moves that could improve the depth of the organization.

Peter DeBoer News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

Peter DeBoer Gives Challenge to NY Islanders Veteran for Camp

New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer got a head start on his tenure with the franchise, being hired with four games remaining in the 2025-26 season.

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NY Islanders Legend Believes Matthew Schaefer Ready for Captaincy

The New York Islanders underwent a major change this offseason when 14-year veteran Anders Lee departed in free agency. Losing a franchise icon like that is never an easy thing to overcome.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

NY Islanders Expressed Interest in Free Agent Early On This Summer

As the offseason continues for the New York Islanders, the team is continuing to make some minor moves to improve the depth of the team. Even though a

Alex Jefferies News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

Islanders sign Alex Jefferies to one-year contract

Another arbitration hearing was avoided for an eligible restricted free agent, as the New York Islanders signed Alex Jefferies to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday morning.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / July 24

NY Islanders Reach Agreement With 24-Year-Old Forward to Avoid Arbitration

With the offseason still ongoing, the New York Islanders have been busy of late. Even though it has been mostly a quiet summer for the Islanders, that might not end up being a bad thing.

Alex Jefferies News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 24

Islanders Sign Alex Jefferies To One-Year Extension

The New York Islanders have avoided arbitration with RFA forward Alex Jefferies, signing him to a one-year contract extension, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Joey Larson News / Daily Faceoff / July 22

Islanders sign Joey Larson to two-year extension

The New York Islanders are keeping around a former undrafted free agent for at least a couple more seasons. On Wednesday, the Islanders announced that they have signed forward Joey Larson to a two-year, two-way contract extension.