Islanders News

More New York Islanders pages
Monday, September 21, 2026
Vitek Vanecek making case to be third goalie as Islanders weigh Semyon Varlamov’s health risk

Nobody knows what the demands of an 84-game season — the travel, the practices, the 25 to 30 games the Islanders hope to get from their backup spot — will do to Varlamov’s knees.

Sunday, September 20, 2026
Islanders Weigh Goaltending Options Ahead Of Roster Cuts

New York Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer told reporters, including Ethan Sears of New York Post Sports, that keeping three goaltenders on the roster has been discussed. Although a possibility...

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer training camp experiment has good chance to stick

NY Islanders' Matthew Schaefer training camp experiment has good chance to stick

Pete DeBoer's back to basics approach a big departure from NY Islanders predecessor

Pete DeBoer's back to basics approach a big departure from NY Islanders predecessor

Fixing anemic power play atop Islanders’ to-do list

“It’s not a quick fix,” Islanders head coach DeBoer said. “It hasn’t been good for quite a while.”

Pete DeBoer is running his first Islanders training camp with an iron fist

The 13-day sprint Pete DeBoer is conducting leaves the Islanders coach little time to turn his first training camp into a boot camp.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
Peter DeBoer wants to see more movement on the NY Islanders' power play

Peter DeBoer wants more movement on the NY Islanders' power play, with players interchaning positions

Playing Matthew Schaefer on the right side opens up options along the NY Islanders' blue line

Matthew Schaefer took reps on the right side of the blue line today, opening the door for some of the NY Islanders' top prospects

NY Islanders GM says young defenseman likes violence in the best hockey way possible

NY Islanders GM says young defenseman likes violence in the best hockey way possible

Friday, September 18, 2026
Pierre Engvall fighting to prove he still belongs with Islanders

With four years and $12 million left on his contract, Pierre Engvall must fight to earn a spot on the Islanders' crowded 23-man roster.

Cal Ritchie doing all he can to play his way into coveted Islanders center spot

During Cal Ritchie’s exit meeting with head coach Pete DeBoer last spring, the young Ritchie communicated that he sees himself as a centerman.

Oliver Wahlstrom Signs In Sweden

Unrestricted free agent winger Oliver Wahlstrom has signed a one-year contract with SHL Djurgarden.

Matias Maccelli is adjusting to life with a new organization on his first day of NY Islanders training camp

Matias Maccelli is entering his first season with the NY Islanders, as he looks to return to his point producing days from Arizona

Cal Ritchie details his areas of focus heading into year two with NY Islanders

Cal Ritchie details his areas of focus heading into year two with NY Islanders

Islanders Need to Resist the Urge to Overplay Matthew Schaefer

For the New York Islanders, a new season means new hope. A chance to wash away the bitter taste of the 2025-26 collapse. However, they cannot be so caught up…

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Injury Updates: Flyers, Islanders, Sharks, Jets

There was good news on the Flyers’ injury front as training camp opened Thursday, with both Owen Tippett and Noah Cates declaring themselves fully healthy after finishing last season sidelined....

NY Islanders begin training camp expecting Emil Heineman to play important role

As the New York Islanders open training camp, Emil Heineman will begin his second season with the team, looking to contribute before his contract expires.

Semyon Varlamov ran with a ‘risky idea’ to return to hockey — it might give him his career back

After Semyon Varlamov underwent two partial knee replacements, Ilya Sorokin had the same question for him as everybody else. 

First look at NY Islanders All-Star logo placement on sweaters this season

First look at NY Islanders All-Star logo placement on sweaters this season

Why NY Islanders G Semyon Varlamov took very risky chance to keep career alive

Semyon Varlamov wasn’t ready to retire, so the NY Islanders goalie took a major risk with double knee surgery and is now attempting an improbable comeback.

Mathieu Darche explains why NY Islanders are playing long game with Mathew Barzal

Mathieu Darche explains why NY Islanders are playing long game with Mathew Barzal

Islanders hope Mathew Barzal can be ready for season opener, despite injury setback

The Islanders received some tough news on Wednesday, as star center Mathew Barzal suffered an injury setback, but there is hope he could be back for the season opener.

Islanders holding out hope Mat Barzal can be ready for opening night despite injury

Darche confirmed the absence is related to a left kneecap injury Barzal suffered two seasons ago.

Cole Eiserman's progress could change Islanders projections

The New York Islanders are at a fork in the road. On one hand, veteran forwards appear poised to push for the playoffs. On the other, a youth movement headline

What to watch at the start of NY Islanders training camp

NY Islanders training camp gets underway today with jobs available across the lineup

All that’s left for Isaiah George’s Islanders chances is ‘to go out there and take it’

It is now the final year of his entry-level deal, and everyone has to figure out what they have here.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Mathew Barzal injury news opening the door for NY Islanders top prospect

Mathew Barzal injury news opening the door for NY Islanders top prospect

Islanders open training camp with bevy of questions that need answers — in short order

Despite the quiet offseason, the Islanders enter Thursday with a lot to figure out over the 13-day sprint to opening night. 

Mathew Barzal availability for NY Islanders season opener suddenly in jeopardy

Mathew Barzal availability for NY Islanders season opener suddenly in jeopardy

Isles' leading scorer Barzal aggravates injury, putting opener in doubt

Mathew Barzal, the Islanders' leading scorer last season, is not expected to skate for a couple of weeks after aggravating a previous injury.

Islanders’ Mat Barzal to miss training camp with injury

The Islanders said Barzal will be sidelined two weeks “due to aggravation of a prior injury.”

Mat Barzal could miss start of season in Islanders injury blow

The Islanders will open training camp without one of their best players — and it looks like the season as well.

Islanders’ Mathew Barzal Out Week-To-Week

The New York Islanders announced today that star forward Mathew Barzal will “not skate the next two weeks due to aggravation of a prior injury that has caused some inflammation.” Per the team,...

The Islanders' biggest training camp battle could be on the wings

Cole Eiserman and Victor Eklund are trying to make the Islanders this season, which could knock some veteran wingers out of the lineup.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Matthew Schaefer knows Islanders Year 2 isn’t going to get any easier

If the expectations felt like a lot when Schaefer was the No. 1 pick, though, they are through the roof now.

Victor Eklund could force his way into the Islanders’ opening-night plans

Victor Eklund has the skill set to play anywhere in the Islanders' lineup, which should give him a leg up on the competition.

Monday, September 14, 2026
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer plans to live with Matt Martin’s family again: ‘Guess they can’t say no’

See how Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer plans to move back in with Matt Martin’s family after his Calder-winning rookie season.

Matthew Schaefer has a message for anyone doubting the NY Islanders

Matthew Schaefer has a message for anyone doubting the NY Islanders

The NY Islanders' top prospects impress in rookie game against the NJ Devils

The big names within the NY Islanders prospect pool had their names all over the scoresheet against the NJ Devils rookies

Bo Horvat received classy congratulatory call after being named NY Islanders captain

Bo Horvat received classy congratulatory call after being named NY Islanders captain

Bo Horvat shares leadership track record with a handful of former Islanders captains

Bo Horvat shares leadership track record with a handful of former Islanders captains

Three candidates who could wear the 'A' for the NY Islanders as Bo Horvat has been named captain

Bo Horvat's position as alternate captain has been left vacant after his promotion. Here are three candidates for that vacant role

Islanders get it right by naming Bo Horvat as team captain

The New York Islanders made a great decision by naming Bo Horvat as the team's 16th captain.

Islanders name Bo Horvat 16th captain in franchise history

The Islanders have named forward Bo Horvat the 16th captain in franchise history.

Bo Horvat named 16th captain in Islanders history

Horvat takes over the role that was previously held by Anders Lee, who signed with the Mammoth.

Islanders name Bo Horvat captain after Anders Lee departure

The Islanders named a new captain on Monday morning, answering one of training camp’s biggest questions before it could be asked.

Islanders Name Bo Horvat As Captain

The New York Islanders have announced that the team has named Bo Horvat the 16th captain in franchise history. Having originally been selected by the Canucks ninth overall in the 2013 NHL Draft,...

Top goalie battles to watch during 2026-27 NHL preseason

There’s little time to impress during the shortened NHL preseason. These storylines are worth watching.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
6-foot-6 rookie Daniil Prokhorov looms large in Islanders’ future

If this were a preview of what Daniil Prokhorov’s first season in North America will look like, then the Islanders AHL club will be worth the price of admission in its first year based in...

NY Islanders prospects add some size before this seasons Rookie Camp

The NY Islanders prospects have prepared their bodies for their first season in North America

Scroll to Top

New York Sports Wire is an independent editorial site. Some posts contain affiliate links — see our Affiliate Disclosure for details. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, NCAA, or any of their member teams. All team names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service · Affiliate Disclosure · Editorial Policy · DMCA

Part of Sports Wire Network →