Clarity On Islanders Defenseman Alexander Romanov’s No-Trade Clause

New CBA details reveal a delayed timeline for the defenseman’s trade protection, granting management unexpected flexibility as blue-line prospects emerge and veteran contracts shift toward modified clauses.

Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Explains NHL Draft Lottery To Martin's Daughters, NHL Fans

New York’s rising star simplifies the complex lottery system using a charming family connection, highlighting the long odds and rules facing the Islanders ahead of the 2026 draft.
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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer leads Calder Trophy finalists

Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov and Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke were named finalists for the Calder Trophy.
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Rocky Thompson Named Islanders Assistant Coach

The New York Islanders announced today that Rocky Thompson has been named Assistant Coach. Thompson, 48, joins the Islanders coaching staff following the past year as Head Coach o

Post-mortem: New York Islanders get reality check with playoff miss

The Islanders ran into a buzzsaw of playoff-bound teams, losing to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Philadelphia Flyers, Carolina Hurricanes, Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. The Isles were outscored 27-11 in those six losses.

Oilers, Islanders and Blackhawks have been among the biggest winners in the NHL lottery’s history

The NHL draft lottery has never been as volatile as its NBA cousin. For most of its existence, only one team was selected to move up.