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Thursday, April 9, 2026
Mathieu Darche’s moves were bold in his first year as Islanders GM, but their ultimate impact remains TBD

The last couple weeks have felt like a turning point insofar as the Mathieu Darche honeymoon period has worn off.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo expected to return from lower-body injury

Islanders' Tony DeAngelo was back at practice Wednesday and his new head coach is “positively optimistic” he will play Thursday vs. the Maple Leafs.

Islanders open Pete DeBoer era fighting for their playoff lives

After an unexpected coaching change and an unwelcome result in their playoff race Tuesday, the Islanders are set to fight for their postseason lives.

The NY Islanders have put themselves in a dicey situation, needing help to make the playoffs

The NY Islanders have done themselves no favors in a postseason push and will need help to reach the playoffs

Top NHL player says Matthew Schaefer would be his choice for the Hart Trophy

A top NHLer believes the NY Islanders' phenom Matthew Schaefer deserves recognition for the Hart Trophy

Kyle Palmieri is the NY Islanders nominee for the Masterson Trophy, and isn't ruling out a comeback this season

Kyle Palmieri has been nominated for the Masterson Trophy, and despite being ruled out for the season, isn't ruling out a potential comeback

NHL Rumors: Devils’ Big Decisions, Ovechkin’s Future, Islanders Make Move

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are facing a pivotal offseason with major decisions looming, including, but not limited to, what to do with head coach Sheldon…

Kyle Palmieri holding out hope for Islanders return as he fights back from devastating injury

Palmieri has dealt with injuries before, but not in some time and not anything like this.

Insider sheds light on reasons why Islanders moved on from Roy

A notable insider shed some additional light into the rationale behind the New York Islanders' stunning coaching change late this season.

NY Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer quickly moves Mathew Barzal back to center

NY Islanders head coach Peter DeBoer quickly moves Mathew Barzal back to center

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Pete DeBoer’s first big Islanders move is Mathew Barzal position change

Mathew Barzal says his “heart” on the ice is at center. Under new Islanders coach Pete DeBoer, his heart is getting what it wants.

How the NY Islanders' prospects are faring in the CHL Playoffs

The playoffs are in full swing across the CHL. Here is how some of the NY Islanders' top prospects have been performing through the first round

Anders Lee tells The Post what’s changing under Pete DeBoer — and what isn’t

The Islanders’ postseason chances hang in the balance, but captain Anders Lee is encouraged by the start of the Pete DeBoer era.

Mathieu Darche has tied his future to Peter DeBoer's success

It was a surprise when the Islanders fired Patrick Roy and replaced him with Peter DeBoer. Now Mathieu Darche and DeBoer are stuck together

Why Pete DeBoer decided the NY Islanders were the right fit for him

Pete DeBoer was just a few weeks ago from having a list of suitors lining up for his services, but he decided the NY Islanders were the best job for him

Islanders could get two major roster boosts for final playoff push

Twenty-four hours after giving the Islanders a major jolt in the form of a late-season coaching change, Mathieu Darche left the door open to two more.

Monday, April 6, 2026
Islanders GM couldn’t wait any longer to make stunning Pete DeBoer move: ‘No. 1 free agent’

DeBoer, 57, ranks 18th all time in wins in league history (662) and has the most playoff wins of any coach who has never won the Stanley Cup (97).

Peter DeBoer will demand structure and these non-negotiables from the NY Islanders

Pete DeBoer has some non-negotiables when it comes to his players on the ice, and laid those out on his first day with the NY Islanders

NHL futures odds, analysis: Will coaching change help lead Islanders into the Stanley Cup Playoffs?

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the playoff hunt amid a late-season coaching carousel

Islanders painfully aware of what comes next after jarring coaching change

The shock of Patrick Roy’s firing was still evident after Monday’s practice on Long Island, less than 24 hours after the head coach was dismissed with four games remaining in the regular season.

Peter DeBoer grateful for NY Islanders opportunity that came out of left field

Peter DeBoer grateful for NY Islanders opportunity that came out of left field

Islanders Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Major Shakeup, Do-or-Die and More

Here is the latest news and schedule outlook for the New York Islanders for the week of April 6-13, 2026. A Major Coaching Shakeup The absolute biggest story surrounding the…

Islanders’ Decision to Fire Roy, Hire DeBoer Is Risky, But Potentially Rewarding

The New York Islanders have made a gutsy decision. On Sunday, management fired head coach Patrick Roy as the team sits one point out of the final wild-card spot in…

NHL Rumors: Roy’s Firing, Maple Leafs Reunion, TJ Hughes News, and a ‘Red Herring’ Trade

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Islanders were the latest to make a coaching change, but did Patrick Roy lose the room? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs could…

NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Explains Stunning Roy Firing, DeBoer Hire Timing

NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche Explains Stunning Roy Firing, DeBoer Hire Timing

UCLA women win first NCAA hoops title; Islanders change coaches; NBA, World Cup power rankings

Plus, we kick off Masters week with our first couple of preview items

DeBoer's relationship with Sorokin key for NY Islanders after past controversies

DeBoer's relationship with Sorokin key for NY Islanders after past controversies

Sunday, April 5, 2026
Why the NY Islanders decided to hire Pete DeBoer over other potential candidates

Pete DeBoar will lead this NY Islanders team into the future, and he may be the ideal candidate for this current roster

Islanders had several reasons to fire Roy

The New York Islanders had plenty of reasons to fire Patrick Roy, though they were all visible in broad daylight.

NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche always knew Patrick Roy could be his scapegoat

NY Islanders GM Mathieu Darche always knew Patrick Roy would be his scapegoat

Islanders Fire Patrick Roy; Replaced by Pete DeBoer

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche announced today that head coach Patrick Roy has been relieved of his duties after nearly two and half seasons.

Islanders fire Patrick Roy, hire Peter DeBoer: Making sense of New York's last-second coaching change

The Islanders have made a change with a playoff berth slipping from their grasp

Islanders fire Roy, shock NHL with replacement

The New York Islanders shocked the NHL, dismissing Patrick Roy and hiring a highly surprising choice for the foreseeable future.

Islanders fire head coach Patrick Roy, announce hiring of Peter DeBoer

With four games left in the regular season, the Islanders have fired head coach Patrick Roy and hired Peter DeBoer, general manager Mathieu Darche announced on Sunday.

Patrick Roy should be on hot seat if NY Islanders complete playoff collapse

Patrick Roy, the Islanders head coach may be held ultimately responsible if team can't rebound to make post-season after making moves to bolster roster at trade deadline

NY Islanders playoff hopes take another hit after 4-3 loss in Carolina

NY Islanders playoff hopes take another hit after 4-3 loss in Carolina

Saturday, April 4, 2026
Islanders' losing streak reaches four games after 4-3 defeat to Hurricanes

Seth Jarvis had two goals and an assist and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.

Revisiting the Islanders & Avalanche Devon Toews Trade

The New York Islanders faced the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2024, as part of the full slate of NHL games called the “Frozen Frenzy” with multiple staggered start…

Islanders can’t expect to make playoffs after games like these

The New York Islanders picked one heck of a time to put up a stinker, seriously compromising the club's playoff chances this season.

NY Islanders struggle early and can't recover in costly loss to Philadelphia Flyers

NY Islanders struggle early and can't recover in costly loss to Philadelphia Flyers

Friday, April 3, 2026
Islanders drop third straight game after 4-1 loss to Flyers

Matvei Michkov had a goal and two assists and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New York Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan...

Former NY Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski arrested outside of Toronto

Former NY Islanders forward Mikhail Grabovski was arrested outside of Toronto after a youth hockey game

NY Islanders and Flyers clash at UBS Arena as tightly packed playoff race continues

NY Islanders and Flyers clash at UBS Arena as tightly packed playoff race continues

Islanders rookie could face boyhood idol in playoffs

New York Islanders star rookie Matthew Schaefer has a unique opportunity to face his boyhood idol in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Mathew Barzal preaching positive vibes only as NY Islanders gear up for Flyers

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NY Islanders fans made Tavares “pay the price” says former GM Lou Lamoriello

NY Islanders fans made Tavares “pay the price” says former GM Lou Lamoriello

NY Islanders let another game slip away late in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres

NY Islanders let another game slip away late in 4-3 loss to Buffalo Sabres

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Islanders drop both games of back-to-back after 4-3 loss to Sabres

Bowen Byram flipped a long shot into an empty net with 1:43 remaining to lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

Monday, March 30, 2026
Islanders allow seven unanswered goals in 8-3 loss to Penguins

Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, Rickard Rakell scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to defeat the New York Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in...

NY Islanders second period collapse costs them in crucial loss to Pittsburgh Penguins

NY Islanders second period collapse costs them in crucial loss to Pittsburgh Penguins

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