Islanders Signing KHL’s Maxim Shabanov Puts the Bow on a Great Offseason
Just when it looked like the New York Islanders were closing out a quiet offseason, general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche made a big signing. The deal wasn’t big in terms…
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Islanders Can Target Ehlers or Rossi…Should They?
The New York Islanders have all but wrapped up their offseason moves. It was a strong first showing from Mathieu Darche after trading Noah Dobson as he extended Alexander Romanov,…
Islanders Sign Emil Heineman to 2-Year Extension
The New York Islanders recently announced that they had signed forward Emil Heineman to a two-year extension that has a $1.1 million cap hit. This extension comes just days after…
Islanders’ Mathieu Darche Had Good But Not Great First Free Agency as GM
The New York Islanders were busy on day one of free agency, both re-signing players and bringing in talent from outside the organization. Mathieu Darche has only been the general…
Islanders Have Key Defenseman to Build Around With Romanov Extension
The New York Islanders have been busy this offseason with general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche making a few signings. The change of pace from the Lou Lamoriello era is hard…
New York Islanders Sign Jonathan Drouin to 2-Year Deal
The New York Islanders have signed winger Jonathan Drouin to a 2-year deal worth $4 million per season, according to Frank Seravelli. Drouin is coming off yet another season plagued…
Islanders Should Target These 3 Players in Free Agency
Free agency is around the corner, and teams around the league are gearing up to make a splash or two. The New York Islanders, meanwhile, are a team at a…
2025 NHL Qualifying Offer Tracker
During each offseason, each team has a list of restricted free agents who need to be qualified to retain their rights through free agency. PuckPedia describes a qualifying offer as:…
Darche Must Earn Islanders Fans Trust Back Despite Strong Draft Class
The New York Islanders left the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with Matthew Schaefer and a great draft class. It was a no-fail scenario for general manager (GM) Mathieu Darche, who…
Islanders Trading Noah Dobson Wasn’t Ideal, But Had to Happen
The action couldn’t wait on draft day for the selections, as Noah Dobson was traded from the New York Islanders to the Montreal Canadiens, just hours before the Islanders were…