Could Ondrej Palat be a potential buyout candidate this summer?
Palat was acquired by the New York Islanders from the New Jersey Devils in January.
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NHL's All-Rookie Team Features Islanders' Schaefer, Two Canadiens And More
There was a wide margin in votes between the players who made the NHL's all-rookie team and those who just missed the cut.
Matthew Schaefer, Alexander Nikishin Headline NHL's 2025-26 All-Rookie Team
New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is adding another NHL honor following his Calder Trophy-winning rookie campaign.
Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade
On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…
Weird Islanders: The Podcast! – Episode 89 – Nino Niederreiter (with guest Arthur Staple)
Along with longtime beat reporter Arthur Staple, we discuss Nino Niederreiter’s odd Islanders tenure and the lessons we can take away from it even today. Nino Niederreiter was one of a string of high first round picks that, at the time, seemed like safe bets by the Islanders. Strong showings at the World Junior Championships […]
Islanders & NHL News: Lee status quo, Canes inch closer
So…anybody gonna be in San Antonio Saturday? What a month this has been for the NHL and NBA finals, each with tremendously entertaining series and, in the Knicks’ case, the chance to make a city explode and unite around a title not seen in half a century. A cup win for Raleigh or Vegas would […]
Islanders sign Daylan Kuefler to two-year contract extension
Kuefler put up 25 points in 67 games with the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport this past season.
Comparing Expert 2026 NHL Mock Drafts for Rangers, Blackhawks, Islanders and Top Teams
As the Stanley Cup Final continues to unfold between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, the 2026 NHL draft also draws nearer. The draft, which is slated to begin on June 26, features plenty of intriguing talent, though how the early first round will go remains a mystery.
NHL News: Coaches come, coaches go, coaches come back
In terms of Islanders news, we are in that quiet before the draft and free agency storm while the Stanley Cup final plays itself out. Could this be the best final ever? I’ve actually heard a few people say that after three games. They’ve certainly been eventful and exciting thus far, so here’s hoping Carolina […]
Ducks & Red Wings Becoming Potential Trade Partners
Dylan Larkin requested a trade from the Detroit Red Wings after a decade of missing the playoffs. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reported that Larkin is believed to be willing to waive his no-trade clause for a move to the Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, or Minnesota Wild, the three franchises at the top of his list. She also cited the Anaheim Ducks , Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Islanders as plausible secondary options, noting those destinations might requir...
Mike Francesa rips New York media’s coverage of the Knicks: ‘You gotta do better’
The Knicks are captivating New York, but Mike Francesa doesn’t believe the New York media is returning the favor by doing the Knicks much justice. New York is divided when it comes to the Jets and Giants, they’re split on the Mets and Yankees, and even the Rangers and Islanders. The Brooklyn Nets have their…
5 Trade Landing Spots for Mathew Barzal Amid NHL Rumors
On June 1, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reported that a league executive had claimed the New York Islanders were "exploring the trade market for forward Mathew Barzal."
Islanders & NHL News: Warren re-signed, Sorokin Vezina runner-up
Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final is Saturday night, with an exciting series thus far. They better get it over before the World Cup takes center stage though. Islanders News Elsewhere
Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes History With 2nd Vezina Trophy Win
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made history when he won his second Vezina Trophy as the league’s best goaltender.On Saturday, Vasilevskiy was announced as the Vezina Trophy winner, beating out finalists Ilya Sorokin of the New York Islanders and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins.Although Vasilevskiy had incredible numbers, he admitted to NHL.com that […] The post Andrei Vasilevskiy Makes History With 2nd Vezina Trophy Win appeared first on HEAVY .
Islanders sign Marshall Warren to one-year, two-way contract
Warren, a Long Island native, made his NHL debut with the Islanders this year, appearing in eight games.
NHL rumors: 5 Islanders not named Mat Barzal who could be on trade block
Matthew Schaefer has completely changed the trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise, but the NHL rookie of the year’s emergence was not enough to bring playoff hockey back to Long Island in 2025-26. The Isles missed the postseason for a second straight time, firing Patrick Roy late in the campaign and replacing him with […] The post NHL rumors: 5 Islanders not named Mat Barzal who could be on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch
The New York Islanders collapsed at the end of the season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Pete DeBoer locked in as the head coach and Matthew Schaefer coming off an electric Calder Trophy season, there is optimism for 2026-27. But the Islanders may be without a mainstay, as Anders Lee is preparing to leave […] The post Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Report: 5 More Islanders Trade Targets Named
The NY Islanders have some moves to make this summer to get themselves back into playoff contention. With the free agent pool thin this year, trades will be the way to go for GM Mathieu Darche, and we've already heard the rumors that he's listening on Mat Barzal , though the latest is that he's not on the trade block , per se . Additionally, pending UFA Anders Lee is no slam dunk to return , though they'd like him to. The Isles have a mere $10.6 million in cap space projected for next se...
5 Trade Destinations for Islanders' Mat Barzal
The New York Islanders have informed other teams they're open to moving Mat Barzal this summer. The Isles don't have very much cap space to work with and need to create more financial flexibility heading into next season and beyond, and Barzal's on the books for $9.1 million AAV through the 2031 season. Barzal, 29, appeared in 81 games last season, scoring 19 goals and adding 53 assists. He owns a 22-team no-trade list, which essentially gives the Islanders nine teams on the approved list. Whi...
Islanders to Host NHL All-Star international 3-on-3 tournament
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman used his traditional Stanley Cup final media availability to crow about growing revenues and TV ratings — fuel to increase the next rights fee contracts and boost revenues further — and brag that the game’s never been better. And with the dramatic back-and-forth between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights in Game […]
NHL Rumor Roundup: Is Mathew Barzal On The Trade Block? Are The Leafs Interested In Vincent Trocheck?
The Islanders want to free up some cap space, but will they move Mathew Barzal to do so? Meanwhile, there's speculation the Maple Leafs reached out to the Rangers about center Vincent Trocheck.
Leafs receive permission from Islanders to interview Patrick Roy
Toronto will also speak with Peter Laviolette this week, according to Darren Dreger.
Mat Barzal could be the answer to the Flyers’ center problem
It’s almost cliche to point out the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers need a first-line center. It’s so obvious that the notion is seeping into other fan bases until one day all 32 will know that this team has a big hole to fill. But there might just be a solution coming this summer and it could come from the New York Islanders. Almost immediately after he entered the league last decade, Mat Barzal was seen as someone who could bring the Islanders to relevancy and was someone just waiting...
Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season
The New York Islanders missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, missing for a second straight year. This led the Islanders to fire Patrick Roy at the end of the season and bring in Peter DeBoer. As DeBoer and GM Mathieu Darche try to reshape the roster in an effort to return to the playoffs, […] The post Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Report: New York Islanders In Advanced Trade Talks To Deal Mat Barzal
The New York Islanders could be in for some major roster changes this summer. Reports indicate that Isles general manager Mathieu Darche has been in contact with several teams regarding forward Mat Barzal. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told The Citizen that the Islanders are exploring the market for forward Mathew Barzal - Ottawa Citizen (6/1) Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. This past season, the veteran speedy forward a...
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