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NHL News / New York Islanders On SI / September 16
NY Islanders Prospect Impresses Jay McKee With Maturity

NY Islanders Prospect Impresses Jay McKee With Maturity

The 2026-27 NHL regular season is right around the corner, with the New York Islanders getting the process started with rookie camp. Last week, some of the future contributors to the team gathered for the first team sessions of the new league year.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / August 4

After long junior career, former Sabres standout Jay McKee ready to coach pro with AHL Hamilton Hammers

In his early days as a coach, Jay McKee said he visualized success the same way he had as a player. The popular former defenseman, a linchpin on some beloved Buffalo Sabres teams in the late 1990s and early 2000s, wanted to reach the highest level as quickly as possible.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 9
Hamilton Hammers Unveil Jerseys & Release 2026-27 Schedule

Hamilton Hammers Unveil Jerseys & Release 2026-27 Schedule

This week, the Hamilton Hammers unveiled their highly anticipated uniforms and the schedule for the 2026-27 American Hockey League (AHL) season.  On July 7 at TD Coliseum, New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche and Hammers head coach Jay McKee revealed the new jerseys for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

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

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 24
Hamilton Hammers News & Notes – Opening Date Set, Coaching Staff Named & More

Hamilton Hammers News & Notes – Opening Date Set, Coaching Staff Named & More

The Hamilton Hammers revealed their first home game date, updated their coaching staff, and re-signed two players. The team announced six confirmed dates for their inaugural season on social media.  The Hammers will kick off their home games for the 2026-27 season at the TD Coliseum in Hamilton on Oct.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

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.

NHL News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / June 3

For J.P. Dumont, Jay McKee and other members of 2005-06 Sabres, sting of Game 7 loss to Hurricanes remains

To a man, every member of the team walked out of HSBC Arena that night 20 years ago believing the Buffalo Sabres would win Game 7 and earn a trip to the Stanley Cup final.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 30
Islanders Hire Jay McKee as AHL Head Coach

Islanders Hire Jay McKee as AHL Head Coach

On May 29, the New York Islanders hired Jay McKee as their first-ever head coach of the American Hockey League (AHL) Hamilton Hammers. The Islanders made the announcement official late morning on social media.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 26
Vladimír Dravecký – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Vladimír Dravecký – 2026 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

2025-26 Team: Brantford Bulldogs (OHL) Date of Birth: Dec 19, 2007 Place of Birth: Manchester, NH, USA Ht: 6-foot Wt: 187 pounds Shoots: R Position: Defense

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 16

Willie Desjardins to coach CHL in 2025 Prospects Challenge against USA

A familiar face will lead some of the best junior hockey players next month. On Thursday, the Canadian Hockey League announced the coaching staff for Team CHL at the 2026 CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / May 13, 2025
The Sheet Blog: Will Marco Sturm finally get his big break as an NHL head coach?

The Sheet Blog: Will Marco Sturm finally get his big break as an NHL head coach?

Plenty of chatter lately about former NHLer Marco Sturm, currently coaching with the Los Angeles Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. And with a new GM coming in L.A.

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