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Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly, Scott Laughton taking leading roles in NHL’s allyship towards LGBTQ+ communities

As a national institution with an 108-year-old history that holds a groundswell of insulated support, the Toronto Maple Leafs carry a responsibility to the larger civic communities within their realm.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Can the Islanders’ Core Remain Competitive in the Metro Division?

The New York Islanders, long known for their rugged, defense-first identity, now find themselves at a critical juncture. The 2024-25 season saw them finish 35–35–12 and land 82 points.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Oilers hire notable college coach as director of North American Recruiting

The Edmonton Oilers have brought a prolific college hockey coach into the fold.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Lee Nets 3 Points in Islanders’ 5-4 Win Over Senators

The New York Islanders didn’t have their first lead until there were 63 seconds left in regulation, and snuck past the Ottawa Senators 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

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 / September 29

Islanders Captain Nearing Full Health

The New York Islanders struggled with injuries throughout the 2024-25 season, and they are hoping for a turn of fortune in the new year. As teams ramp up for the 2025-26 season, the Islanders are seeing a huge piece of their lineup take another step towards full health.

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / September 24

Islanders captain Anders Lee (upper body) out 1-2 weeks

New York Islanders captain Anders Lee will be sidelined one to two weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Wednesday. The Islanders play their final preseason game Oct.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / September 24

Veteran New York Islander Player’s Opening-Night Status in Question

There are just under two weeks until the new NHL season begins. This is not the time that you want to be dealing with injury news. However, that is what we have here for the New York Islanders.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / September 24

Islanders’ Anders Lee out 1-2 weeks with upper-body injury

An unwanted injury for one of the New York Islanders’ top players. On Wednesday, the team announced that captain Anders Lee is out for the next 1-2 weeks with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 9

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson, and the New York Islanders and Anders Lee

Eric Francis: Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson on the offseason speculation that was out there. “The thing that bothers you is fake information that comes out.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 6

Islanders won’t pursue extension with veteran winger yet

He has been a fixture in the lineup for the Islanders for more than a decade now.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / July 27

Islanders Must Address Lee’s Pending 2026 Free Agency This Summer

One year ago, it would have been hard to see Brock Nelson playing anywhere else aside from with the New York Islanders. Yet, an offseason without an extension turned into a trade deadline without a long-term deal, so the Islanders traded him.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 20

Will the Maple Leafs trade veteran forward for this Islanders player?

As the Toronto Maple Leafs put together the final pieces of their roster this summer, it feels like the team might need one more addition.

When will Maple Leafs offseason departures return to Toronto in 2025-26?

Potential trade destinations for Maple Leafs’ Nick Robertson

The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / July 19

Maple Leafs Predicted to Trade For Islanders Star

As the Toronto Maple Leafs continue the offseason, putting together a more well-rounded roster remains the biggest goal. The team lost star Mitch Marner in free agency, and the front office has been working to replace his production in the lineup.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 5

Fantasy Hockey: Weekend Streaming Targets – Week 24

Our Weekend Streamers series aims to help you steal your matchup by getting the most value possible out of the limited transactions in your fantasy league.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28, 2024

NHL announces 2024 King Clancy Memorial Trophy winner

The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is given to the player who “best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community."

Islanders' RFA Targets in the 2024 offseason

What’s the New York Islanders’ biggest need this summer?

Islanders fans shouldn’t expect flashy offseason despite early activity by Lamoriello

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The '1979-83 New York Islanders' quiz

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 20, 2024

Anders Lee’s ‘solid’ Islanders review after Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

The New York Islanders are on the hunt for their first Stanley Cup since 1983. However, that hunt got off on the wrong foot on Saturday evening. Anders Lee and his team fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the tournament’s opening round.

New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / April 19, 2024

Islanders Captain Anders Lee Named King Clancy Award Nominee For Second Straight Year

For the second straight year and sixth time in his career, Anders Lee has been named the New York Islanders nominee for the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / February 16, 2024

Islanders Fans Slam Anders Lee’s ‘Loser Quote’ After Brutal Game

New York Islanders fans have had it, and Anders Lee’s comments following Tuesday’s dud against the Seattle Kraken appear to have made it worse. The captain took the moral high ground and praised his team’s comeback in the second period after falling behind 1-0, but they lost 2-1 in a shootout and have now dropped two in a row.