Islanders’ Prospect Pipeline on Full Display at World Juniors THW Staff | December 27, 2025 For years, the critique of the New York Islanders’ farm system has been consistent: a lack of high-end volume. If the opening days of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship…
How Calum Ritchie Earned the Islanders’ Confidence THW Staff | November 22, 2025 In the modern NHL, the transition from the American Hockey League (AHL) to the big club is rarely linear. For every rookie who explodes onto the scene with a multi-point…
Matthew Schaefer Is Already Proving to Be Islanders’ Defenseman of the Future in Rookie Season Nicholas Giannone | October 19, 2025 Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an immediate impact in the early part of the 2025–26 season.…
Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect Justin Giampietro | September 23, 2025 *This article was originally written by Michael Ostrower Seemingly, only the best NHL-affiliated prospects get the love they deserve. Instead of focusing on them, let’s bring our attention to each…
How the Islanders Transformed Their Prospect Pool in 1 Year Justin Giampietro | August 27, 2025 Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt…
Islanders’ Best-Case Scenarios for the Youth Movement Mike Fink | August 21, 2025 The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock…
5 Islanders Prospects Who Can Make the 2025-26 NHL Roster Mike Fink | July 24, 2025 Thanks to a few trades and a strong draft, the New York Islanders rebuilt their farm system from one of the worst in the NHL to one of the best…
Islanders Must Figure Out Role for Pageau if Ritchie Is Ready Mike Fink | July 19, 2025 The New York Islanders are starting to turn over the roster and aren’t just running it back as they did under Lou Lamoriello. They no longer have a veteran-heavy group…
Where Should Islanders’ Ritchie & Schaefer Play Next Season? Mike Fink | July 8, 2025 The New York Islanders have a revamped farm system with 2025 top pick Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie (selected 27th overall in 2023) leading the way. The two are the…
Islanders Draft KaShawn Aitcheson 17th Overall Jim Bay | June 27, 2025 With the 17th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected KaShawn Aitcheson of the OHL’s (Ontario Hockey League) Barrie Colts. About KaShawn Aitcheson The…
Islanders Draft Victor Eklund 16th Overall Eugene Helfrick | June 27, 2025 With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Victor Eklund from Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan. About Victor Eklund When it…
Islanders Draft Matthew Schaefer 1st Overall Eugene Helfrick | June 27, 2025 With the first pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). About Matthew…