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Mathieu Darche wishes Anders Lee well after the NY Islanders captain signs with the Utah Mammoth
35+ min ago (197+ words) When the puck drops on the NY Islanders" 2026-27 campaign, it"ll be the first without Anders Lee in the opening-night lineup in 12 seasons. Unable to come to terms with the Islanders on a deal that works for both sides, Lee…...
The NY Islanders lose a valuable depth piece within the organization via free agency
19+ hour, 58+ min ago (194+ words) The first member of the NY Islanders organization to depart via free agency is Adam Beckman, as the 25-year-old forward signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Colorado Avalanche. Beckman, acquired from the NJ Devils on March 7, 2025, in exchange for…...
Cole Eiserman returns to NY Islanders development camp with new perspective
23+ hour, 17+ min ago (326+ words) Cole Eiserman arrived at New York Islanders development camp this week with a different perspective than he had a year ago. The 2024 first-round pick has now experienced both college hockey and professional hockey, and after deciding to leave Boston University…...
Danny and Henry Nelson continue their journey together from Notre Dame to NY Islanders Development Camp
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (318+ words) Brothers sharing the ice in the NHL have become more of a trend in recent years. Jack and Luke Hughes play together in New Jersey, Brady Tkachuk recently joined his brother Matthew in a blockbuster trade for the Florida Panthers,…...
St. Louis Blues to buy out former NY Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (248+ words) In less than a year, two NHL teams have decided it was time to move on from Jonathan Drouin. The St. Louis Blues announced Tuesday that the veteran forward has been placed on waivers for the purpose of a contract…...
NY Islanders' Isaiah George using two contrasting seasons to earn NHL roster spot
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (299+ words) For Isaiah George, the last two seasons have provided two very different lessons. As the New York Islanders prepare for training camp this fall, the young defenseman is hoping those experiences will help him seize what could be his best…...
Michael Hagens is using NY Islanders development camp to forge his own path
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (280+ words) The New York Islanders failed to trade up during the 2025 NHL Draft to select Hauppauge's own James Hagens, but there's another Hagens attending development camp this season. Michael Hagens grew up competing alongside his younger brother, James, whose selection by…...
NY Islanders will decline qualifying offer to Marc Gatcomb, forward becomes UFA
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (298+ words) One of the feel-good New York Islanders stories has come to an end. It was reported that the team will not extend a qualifying offer to forward Marc Gatcomb before Monday's deadline, allowing the restricted free agent to become an…...
NY Islanders face difficult decision after Max Shabanov's frustrating rookie season
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (275+ words) When Maxim Shabanov chose the New York Islanders last summer, it wasn't because they were the biggest market or the most successful team. It was because they sold him on opportunity. The diminutive Russian forward had plenty of options after…...
Should the NY Islanders bring back David Rittich as an insurance policy?
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (74+ words) One year ago, signing David Rittich felt like a necessity for the New York Islanders. This summer, though, the conversation around bringing Rittich back is very different. That's where things get complicated. Which raises an interesting question: should the Islanders…...