New York Islanders: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Bo Horvat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29

Islanders’ Bo Horvat out four to six weeks with ankle injury

New York Islanders assistant captain Bo Horvat suffered a lower-body injury in the sixth game of Team Canada’s run through the World Championship.

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Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

Insider leaks details of failed blockbuster trade between Islanders and Jets

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Mathieu Darche News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Darche Will Build Islanders Through Strong Pipeline, What Does it Mean for Current Core?

The New York Islanders introduced Mathieu Darche as the general manager (GM) on Thursday, May 29, and the 48-year-old executive gave his first press conference to the fans and media.

Patrick Roy News / Field Level Media / May 29

Islanders new GM: Patrick Roy to remain head coach

Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday.

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In NHL history, a U.S. born NHL player has scored 40 or more goals on 77 occasions. How many of the 77 can you name in six minutes?

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Mathieu Darche News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Islanders GM Mathieu Darche: ‘Someone would have to really knock my socks off’ to trade No. 1 pick

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche set the record straight on his intentions with his team’s first overall pick in June’s 2025 NHL draft.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / May 29

Islanders Retaining Coach After GM Change

The New York Islanders made a major change to their front office this offseason, moving on from Hall of Fame general manager Lou Lamoriello and bringing in a first-timer in Mathieu Darche as his replacement.

Patrick Roy News / Daily Faceoff / May 29

Patrick Roy to remain Islanders coach in 2025-26; assistant coaches let go

While some things will stay the same, others will be different on Long Island next season. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, new New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that Patrick Roy will return as head coach for the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28

Insider leaks details of failed trade between Islanders, Jets

Insider leaks details of failed blockbuster trade between Islanders and Jets

New York can rest happy with how things ended up, but acquiring one of Winnipeg’s top names would have been just as lucrative.

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Bo Horvat News / Daily Faceoff / May 27

Could the Islanders trade Bo Horvat?

With Mathieu Darche being named the new general manager of the New York Islanders, there are preliminary talks that the Islanders could have a big off-season, but could that include trading Bo Horvat?

Kyle Palmieri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 27

3 best Kyle Palmieri destinations in 2025 NHL free agency

The New York Islanders were hoping to return to the playoffs for a third straight season, but would fall short, finishing sixth in the Metropolitan Division.

Mathieu Darche News / Daily Faceoff / May 26

What to expect from Mathieu Darche as Islanders GM

The New York Islanders began to usher in a new era last week when they unveiled Mathieu Darche as their new general manager, taking over for Lou Lamoriello.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Islanders Should Add Former Maple Leaf President Shanahan to Their Front Office

The New York Islanders hired their general manager (GM) of the future in Mathieu Darche. All the signs point to him being the only hire for the front office, and that the Islanders won’t hire a president.

Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 26

3 best destinations for Islanders’ Noah Dobson in 2025 offseason

The New York Islanders have some major decisions to make this summer. One of these decisions involves star defenseman Noah Dobson. He is set to hit NHL Free Agency as a restricted free agent on July 1.

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New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / May 23

New York Islanders Name Their New General Manager

There’s a new man in charge on Long Island. The Islanders are set to name Mathieu Darche as the next general manager, who will replace Lou Lamoriello, who was GM/team president for the past seven seasons.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 23

Golden Knights, Penguins interested in top international prospect

Maxim Shabanov has been tabbed as one of the crown jewels of this summer’s international free agency period.

Mathieu Darche News / Field Level Media / May 23

Reports: Islanders to tab Mathieu Darche as general manager

The New York Islanders are expected to name Mathieu Darche as the team's general manager, multiple media outlets announced on Friday. Darche, 48, has served as the director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the past six seasons.

Mathieu Darche News / Daily Faceoff / May 23

Report: Islanders to hire Mathieu Darche as general manager

There looks to be a new man in charge on Long Island. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, the New York Islanders are expected to hire Mathieu Darche as the team’s next general manager.

Bo Horvat News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 22

Bo Horvat’s take on Islanders’ future will excite fans

Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders had a dreadful 2024-25 season, resulting in their missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there is certainly reason to believe the team has reason for hope moving forward.

Noah Dobson News / House of Hockey / May 21

Maple Leafs' 'dream target' in free agency revealed

The Toronto Maple Leafs may need to make a splash this off-season.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 21

Islanders Request Permission to Interview Maple Leafs' President

The New York Islanders are making progress toward naming a new general manager. This upcoming offseason could be monumental for the organization, but they need a strong choice to replace the veteran Lou Lamoriello.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / May 21

3 Islanders Who Can Be Expendable After the 2025 NHL Draft

The New York Islanders are still in the middle of their search for a new general manager (GM), which holds up the draft process. The direction this team will take will be clear once they know who is steering the ship.

Bo Horvat News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 20

Islanders’ Bo Horvat suffers lower-body injury

According to an announcement from the New York Islanders, forward Bo Horvat sustained a lower-body injury for Team Canada during the IIHF World Championships. The team stated that Horvat is returning to New York for evaluation from the team’s doctors.

New York Islanders News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

The New York Islanders Hunt for a General Manager Continues

Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours from us here at Last Word on Hockey. The New York Islanders are in the market for a new general manager to lead them into the future.

Matthew Schaefer News / Athlon Sports / May 18

Islanders Predicted to Shockingly Pass on Matthew Schaefer in NHL Draft

The New York Islanders surprisingly won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft despite entering the lottery with poor odds. New York will now have a chance to bring in a special player to help them make the next step forward.

New York Islanders News / NHL Rumors / May 15

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders Have Three Questions To Answer

Senior writer from NHL.com Dan Rosen was on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Morning Skate with Gord Stellcik and Scott Laughlin and was asked about the coaching vacancies around the league, but the most intriguing opening involves the New York Islanders and what they do at their management positions.

New York Islanders News / Yardbarker / May 5