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Looking at the Devils' roster on PuckPedia, their cap sheet is relatively tidy. Sure, in a perfect world, Timo Meier's production matches his underlying

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 17

2 Islanders forwards named as buyout candidates

The New York Islanders could have a pair of difficult decisions to make this offseason as general manager Mathieu Darche continues evaluating the roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

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Could Ondrej Palat be a potential buyout candidate this summer?

As we near the completion of the Stanley Cup Final, the offseason looms as teams will try make all the right roster adjustments ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season.

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New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24

Islanders’ Ondrej Palat drops honest truth on representing Czechia at Olympics

The New York Islanders are back in action on Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens after the Olympic break. They sent two players to Milan: Bo Horvat represented Team Canada, and Ondrej Palat was on Team Czechia.

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New Jersey Devils News / All About The Jersey / January 29

The Benefits of the New Jersey Devils Not Having to Retain on Ondrej Palat

Tuesday evening saw New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald finally begin to correct a years old mistake now when it was announced that Ondrej Palat would be held out of the game for “roster related reasons” which usually means a trade is coming.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 29

Rangers Daily: Sharks reportedly in on Panarin; Palat trade grades

Artemi Panarin’s days on Broadway are numbered, we all know that. But where is the New York Rangers leading scorer headed next? Perhaps San Jose? Sheng Peng reported in San Jose Hockey Now that the Sharks have been in contact with the Rangers about Panarin.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Veteran Forward Scores Goal in First Islanders Game After Trade

For Ondrej Palat, his first-ever game with the New York Islanders resulted in him being named the contest's first star. Against the New York Rangers, the Islanders captured a dominant 5-2 win over a team that has been struggling all year.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Ondrej Palat's goal in Islanders debut keys win over Rangers

Ondrej Palat opened the scoring in his first game for the host New York Islanders to give his new team a lead it never relinquished Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over the undermanned New York Rangers in Elmont, N.Y.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 28

Ondrej Palat will get a fresh start with Islanders

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Islanders acquire Ondrej Palat, draft picks from Devils

The New York Islanders acquired forward Ondrej Palat in a deal with the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders also received a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round selection in 2027 in the deal on Tuesday night for forward Maxim Tsyplakov.

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NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Ondrej Palat trade grades for Islanders, Devils

The New York Islanders traded for Carson Soucy in a deal with the New York Rangers on Monday. That was apparently their first shot of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, as they made their next move around 24 hours later.

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New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / January 27

Devils Trade Veteran Forward to Islanders

On Jan. 25, Breakaway On SI spotted New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald in the press box during the Devils' eventual 4-2 loss at the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Islanders acquire Palat, picks from Devils for Tsyplakov

The New York Islanders have acquired forward Ondrej Palat and two future draft picks from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Maxim Tsyplakov, the clubs announced Tuesday evening.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Devils Scratching Ondrej Palat For Roster-Related Reasons

It appears the Devils are close to finding a trade partner for winger Ondřej Palát. The team is holding him out of tonight’s game against the Jets for “roster-related reasons,” per the team’s Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15

Early Ondrej Palat destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The NHL trade deadline is nearly two months away, but the New Jersey Devils should already be working the phones. Dougie Hamilton should be on the move, considering the recent drama about playing time.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Devils’ Ondrej Palat Named to Team Czechia’s Olympic Roster

On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the NHL announced more 2026 Olympic rosters, including Team Czechia. New Jersey Devils forward Ondrej Palat received the honor of representing his home country.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / September 24, 2025

Devils 2025-26 Player Previews: Ondrej Palat

The wait for New Jersey Devils hockey is finally over, with the club returning to action for another five preseason matchups. The Oct. 9 season opener is right around the corner, where they will face the Carolina Hurricanes on the road.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18, 2025

Devils get optimistic Ondrej Palat injury update before playoffs

The New Jersey Devils go into their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes with a team that will not be at full strength. Center Jack Hughes is the team’s best and most dangerous offensive threat but a shoulder injury last month ended his season.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 27, 2025

Devils Must End First-Line Ondrej Palat Experiment; Full Analysis

When analyzing what prevents the New Jersey Devils from taking a healthy step forward from an inconsistent team with upside, there are a few factors that you can point to.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / December 13, 2024

Devils Ondrej Palat Impressing, Flashing Championship Pedigree

Goal scoring is not what earned Ondrej Palat a $30 million contract back in the summer of 2022, but his recent contributions on offense certainly help.

New Jersey Devils News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 24, 2024

Devils’ Ondrej Palat opens up about NHL Global Series homecoming

Ondrej Palat and the New Jersey Devils are gearing up for the 2024-25 season. The Devils had an interesting offseason that they believe will lead them to the playoffs this year.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / April 24, 2024

Devils Ondrej Palat Knows He Needs to be Better to Justify Contract, ‘Not a Great Year’

To state the obvious, the core of the New Jersey Devils needs to be better next season. Perhaps, everyone but Jesper Bratt — who recorded a new career high of 83 points — that is.

NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14, 2022

Reports: Devils sign Ondrej Palat to five-year deal

Reports: Devils land former Lightning winger Ondrej Palat on five-year deal

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ondrej Palat is set to join the New Jersey Devils on a five-year, $30 million deal, according to multiple reports. Palat, 31, spent the first 10 seasons of his NHL career with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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