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Monday, April 20, 2026
NY Islanders’ Brayden Schenn optimistic about Long Island future despite bad ending

NY Islanders’ Brayden Schenn optimistic about Long Island future despite bad ending

Former NY Islanders GM Lamoriello explains why Simon Holmstrom's rise was no accident

Former NY Islanders GM Lamoriello explains why Simon Holmstrom's rise was no accident

NY Islanders need Alexander Romanov back healthy to fix defensive issues next season

NY Islanders need Alexander Romanov back healthy to fix defensive issues next season

Sunday, April 19, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs have spoken to NY Islanders assistant GM about vacant job

Toronto Maple Leafs have spoken to NY Islanders assistant GM about vacant job

‘American Idol’ finalist from LI who used music to beat stutter gets hero’s welcome home

"He never really had professional training.''

Rocky Thompson led a cultural and identity shift with NY Islanders AHL affiliate

Rocky Thompson led a cultural and identity shift with NY Islanders AHL affiliate

NY Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo wants to stay after making most of second chance

NY Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo wants to stay after making most of second chance

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Matthew Schaefer’s long-term Islanders impact goes beyond his eye-popping rookie stats

To fully understand his impact on the Islanders, though, you have to understand his personality, too. 

Simon Holmstrom has sights set on playing for Sweden after end of NY Islanders season

Simon Holmstrom has sights set on playing for Sweden after end of NY Islanders season

Adam Pelech reflects on his strong and healthy season on the NY Islanders blue line

Adam Pelech reflects on his strong and healthy season on the NY Islanders blue line

Friday, April 17, 2026
Report: Eight NHL teams to have cap overages for 2026-27

A couple of teams have pushed over the edge thanks to pending performance bonuses after this year.

NY Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Shuts Down Vezina Talk After Playoff Miss

NY Islanders’ Ilya Sorokin Shuts Down Vezina Talk After Playoff Miss

The Islanders’ potential paths forward — and what those opportunities might cost

The big picture facing the Islanders is not as dreary as the immediate, crushing failure of missing the playoffs.

NY Islanders’ Future Looks Brighter With Calum Ritchie’s Next Step Coming

NY Islanders’ Future Looks Brighter With Calum Ritchie’s Next Step Coming

Thursday, April 16, 2026
NY Islanders’ Mathew Barzal sends blunt message after collapse: “We’re pissed off”

NY Islanders’ Mathew Barzal sends blunt message after collapse: “We’re pissed off”

Islanders captain addresses future ahead of key offseason

Anders Lee spent his 14 NHL seasons wearing a New York Islanders sweater. That may be about to change soon. […]

Semyon Varlamov plays in his first professional game since a 2024 injury with the NY Islanders

Semyon Varlamov made his return last night, playing for the Bridgeport Islanders on a conditioning stint for his first action in a year and a half

Islanders GM Darche, Pulock open up about key blueliner’s injury

Ryan Pulock could not will his injuries away enough to help the New York Islanders reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. […]

What Anders Lee’s Islanders future likely comes down to

Mathieu Darche gave a 263-word answer Wednesday when asked whether he still sees Anders Lee as the Islanders captain going forward.

The biggest 2026 offseason need for every non-playoff NHL team

For New York, Chicago, and 14 others, the 2026-27 season starts now.

What Went Wrong With the NY Islanders this season?

The NY Islanders had things going their way for the majority of the season. But things went south quickly, resulting in missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season

Islanders’ GM wants to re-sign captain Anders Lee

The New York Islanders will not be making the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but captain Anders Lee wishes to return to Long Island next season. The feeling is mutual, as Islanders’ general manager Mathieu...

NY Islanders Kyle Palmieri expects to be ready to go next season following ACL tear

Kyle Palmieri expects to be ready to go for the 2026-27 season following his ACL tear.

NY Islanders reignite fanbase as UBS Arena attendance rises for first time ever

NY Islanders reignite fanbase as UBS Arena attendance rises for first time ever

Mathieu Darche and Anders Lee discussed the NY Islanders' captain's future at breakup day

Mathieu Darche and Anders Lee will work on a deal that keeps the NY Islanders' captain on Long Island, but it'll have to work for both sides

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Semyon Varlamov returns to competitive hockey again as questions about his future loom

No one would have blinked twice had Semyon Varlamov decided, off two knee replacements, to take the money he was owed, and hang up his skates.

Islanders’ breakup day grounded in ‘miserable’ reality of missing playoffs: ‘Absolutely sucks’

Breakup day on Long Island, for the past handful of seasons, came with a theme: We believe in the group. 

Bridgeport loads up for Calder Cup playoffs with NY Islanders reinforcements

Bridgeport loads up for Calder Cup playoffs with NY Islanders reinforcements

The NY Islanders are facing backlash after partaking in fundraiser for recently convicted NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran

The NY Islanders are under scrutiny for donating a portion of their 50/50 raffle to the legal defense of recently convicted NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran

Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir

The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a...

Islanders sign Quinn Finley to two-year, entry-level contract

The New York Islanders will look to 2026-27 after wrapping up the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night.

2025-26 Vezina Trophy Tracker: End-of-Season Predictions

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is coming to a close. For some teams, it’s already in the books, and Vezina Trophy resumes have been finalized. Now is the transition from…

Revisiting the Islanders and Canucks Bo Horvat Trade

Jan. 30 was the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft…

Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status

The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the...

NY Islanders’ season proves NHL leadership is often overhyped and overrated

NY Islanders’ season proves NHL leadership is often overhyped and overrated

Islanders’ Ryan Pulock dealt with upper-body injury consistently throughout season

Pulock already hurt his knee in the Isles’ latest game against the Canadiens.

NY Islanders Bo Horvat and Victor Eklund 'fight' over ownership of milestone puck

NY Islanders Bo Horvat and Victor Eklund 'fight' over ownership of milestone puck

Islanders lose to Canes in finale; finish season losing 7 of 8 games down the stretch

Islanders lose to Canes in finale; finish season losing 7 of 8 games down the stretch

Islanders’ Victor Eklund gets first point in NHL debut on Bo Horvat’s 300th goal

Victor Eklund, the 16th pick in last summer’s draft, was called up to make his NHL debut in the otherwise meaningless 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Islanders fans rally behind jailed ‘cooler cop’ Erik Duran after launch of defense legal fund

"Whatever it takes to get him out, is exactly what it is everyone on this board believes and everybody in law enforcement is going to do at this point."

Hurricanes take down Islanders in final pre-playoff tune-up

Mark Jankowski scored the tie-breaking goal with 5:22 left Tuesday night for the visiting Carolina Hurricanes, who tuned up for the playoffs with a 2-

Islanders’ disappointing season ends with loss to Hurricanes

Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Hurricanes defeated the Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night at UBS Arena.

Islanders prospect Victor Eklund records first NHL point in 2-1 loss to Hurricanes to end regular season

Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.

Islanders’ flameout leaves Anders Lee’s future unclear

Whether Tuesday was Anders Lee’s last game as an Islander, even the captain does not know.

Islanders’ Victor Eklund notches 1st career point on Bo Horvat’s 300th goal

The New York Islanders are facing the Carolina Hurricanes in the final game of the 2025-26 season. They are eliminated from playoff contention and have already made a big move, making Peter DeBoer...

Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov not cleared to start against Islanders

Kochetkov has been recovering from surgery to repair a lower-body injury since late December.

3 reasons why the Islanders missed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

There was a thought early in the season that the New York Islanders were going to be a playoff team under head coach Patrick Roy. They had an explosive skater in Mathew Barzal who could regularly...

3 early Islanders trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs after an epic post-Olympics collapse. They were in a playoff spot until the final weeks of the season, when they went 1-6-0 and fell out of it. Islanders...

Islanders playoff miss likely cost Sorokin Vezina Trophy

The New York Islanders late-season collapse likely led to the demise of Ilya Sorokin's chances of claiming the Vezina Trophy this season.

Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes

The New York Islanders are turning the page after missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New York’s highly-touted young skater Victor Eklund is making his NHL debut against the Carolina...

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