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Islanders sign Matthew Schaefer to entry-level contract
Matthew Schaefer, the top selection in the 2025 NHL draft, has signed a three-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders, the team announced on Monday.,Schaefer was on hand at Citi Field to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in the game between the New York Mets and the visiting Cleveland ...
Islanders sign D Alexander Romanov to 8-year extension
The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday.,Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple reports said the contract has an average annual value of $6.25 million for a total worth of $50 million.,A second-round ...
Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Isles
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a sign-and-trade agreement with the New York Islanders on Friday as the top-pair defenseman agreed to an eight-year, $76 million contract.,In return, the Islanders received forward Emil Heineman and both of Montreal's first-round picks (Nos. 16 and 17) ...
Matthew Schaefer goes No. 1 to Islanders in NHL draft
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday in Los Angeles.,Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.,The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Hamilton, Ontario, nati...
Matthew Schaefer goes No. 1 to Islanders; Misa, Frondell follow
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles.,Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.,The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Hamilton, Ont...
Islanders select Matthew Schaefer No. 1 at 2025 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles.,Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.,The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Hamilton, Ont...
Islanders select Matthew Schaefer with the first pick at 2025 NHL Draft
The New York Islanders selected defenseman Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick at the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles.,Schaefer, who will turn 18 on Sept. 5, played for the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League the past two seasons.,The 6-foot-2, 183-pound Hamilton, Ont...
Reports: Canadiens acquire D Noah Dobson in sign-and-trade with Islanders
The Montreal Canadiens acquired Noah Dobson in a trade with the New York Islanders and agreed to sign the top-pair defenseman to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.,Per reports, the Islanders will receive forward Emil Heineman and both of Montrea...
Islanders F Matt Martin retires after 16 seasons, joins front office
Forward Matt Martin, who spent all but two of his 16 NHL seasons with the New York Islanders, retired on Tuesday and was named a special assistant to general manager Mathieu Darche.,Martin, 36, had two assists and 82 hits in 32 games last season for the Islanders, who selected him in the fifth round...
Islanders name Ryan Bowness director of player personnel
The New York Islanders named Ryan Bowness assistant general manager and director of player personnel on Monday. ,Bowness spent the past three seasons with the Ottawa Senators, including as associate GM during the 2024-25 season. He was assistant GM his first two seasons there. ,Bowness joins a revam...
Islanders ink F Kyle Palmieri, D Adam Boqvist to contracts
The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year contract and defenseman Adam Boqvist to a one-year deal on Friday.,Financial terms for either pact were not disclosed by the team.,Palmieri, 34, recorded 48 points (24 goals, 24 assists) while playing in all 82 games this past season....
Kraken hire Lane Lambert as next coach
The Seattle Kraken named Lane Lambert their head coach on Thursday, more than one month after firing Dan Bylsma.,Most recently the associate coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Lambert heads into his second stint as an NHL boss after leading the New York Islanders in 2022-23 and part of 2023-24.,"When...
Islanders new GM: Patrick Roy to remain head coach
Patrick Roy will remain as the head coach of the New York Islanders, new general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche said at his introductory press conference on Thursday.,Roy, 59, owns a 55-47-17 record since replacing Lane Lambert as the Islanders' coach on Jan. 20, 2024. The Hall ...
Islanders name Mathieu Darche new general manager
The New York Islanders confirmed early reports, announcing Mathieu Darche as the team's general manager Friday.,"Mathieu is the perfect choice to lead our hockey operations," Islanders operating partner John Collins said. "He will be given every resource available to put the Islanders first-in-class...
Reports: Islanders to tab Mathieu Darche as general manager
The New York Islanders are expected to name Mathieu Darche as the team's general manager, multiple media outlets announced on Friday.,Darche, 48, has served as the director of hockey operations for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the past six seasons. The Lightning qualified for the playoffs in each ye...
Islanders land No. 1 pick in NHL draft lottery
Despite having the 10th-best chance of winning the draft lottery at 3.5 percent, the New York Islanders secured the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL Draft on Monday.,The Islanders will have the top overall selection for the first time since drafting John Tavares in 2009 and the fifth time overall. In 1972...
Longtime Islanders F Cal Clutterbuck announces retirement
Longtime New York Islanders forward Cal Clutterbuck announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons.,Clutterbuck, 37, spent his last 11 seasons with the Islanders before sitting out the 2024-25 season.,"Hockey gave me everything -- a purpose, a brotherhood, and a lifetime of memo...
Islanders part ways with GM Lou Lamoriello
The New York Islanders will not renew the contract of president and general manager Lou Lamoriello, the team announced Tuesday.,Islanders operating partner John Collins will lead the search for Lamoriello's replacement.,"The Islanders extend a heartfelt thank you to Lou Lamoriello for his extraordin...
Jackets rout Isles, finish season on 6-game win streak
Jet Greaves made 36 saves for the Columbus Blue Jackets, helping them to a 6-1 win against the visiting New York Islanders on Thursday in the regular-season finale for both teams.,Greaves, a 24-year-old rookie, won his final five starts, allowing four goals in that span.,Cole Sillinger and Zach Were...
Blue Jackets, playoff hopes ended, finish vs. Islanders
The Columbus Blue Jackets were hoping to play for a postseason berth on Thursday, but their regular-season finale against the visiting New York Islanders will be another farewell.,The Blue Jackets were eliminated from postseason contention when the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 4-2 win against th...