Islanders Sign Vitek Vanecek to a 1-Year Deal Jess Amato | July 1, 2026 On July 1, the New York Islanders announced they have signed goaltender Vitek Vanecek to a one-year contract with an average annual value (AAV) of $1 million. Vanecek began his…
Islanders Hire Dupuis & Re-Sign DeAngelo Michael Willoughby | June 26, 2026 Heading to the NHL Draft, the New York Islanders made two notable moves within the past 72 hours, hiring Pascal Dupuis as the organization’s new director of player development and…
Hamilton Hammers News & Notes – Opening Date Set, Coaching Staff Named & More Michael Willoughby | June 24, 2026 The Hamilton Hammers revealed their first home game date, updated their coaching staff, and re-signed two players. Home Opener Date and Guaranteed Dates Revealed The team announced six confirmed dates…
Revisiting the 3-Team Alexander Romanov Trade Michael Ostrower | June 12, 2026 On July 7, 2022, news broke at the NHL Draft of the Montreal Canadiens trading defenseman Alexander Romanov and the 98th overall selection to the New York Islanders for the…
Revisiting the Islanders and Canucks Bo Horvat Trade Michael Ostrower | April 15, 2026 Jan. 30 was the anniversary of the Vancouver Canucks sending Bo Horvat to the New York Islanders in exchange for Anthony Beauvillier, Aatu Raty, and a protected 2023 first-round draft…
Islanders Double Down on Grit in High-Stakes Deadline Gamble THW Staff | March 8, 2026 The smoke has cleared from the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, and the New York Islanders’ roster is set for a playoff run. In a move that feels quintessentially “Isles,” the…
Grading the Islanders’ Trade for the Blues’ Brayden Schenn Alex Chauvancy | March 6, 2026 The New York Islanders have had an interesting few weeks ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Shortly before the Olympic break, they acquired Ondřej Palát and a couple of draft…
Islanders Acquire Brayden Schenn From Blues For 2 Picks, Drouin, & Gidlof Declan Schroeder | March 6, 2026 The New York Islanders have acquired forward Brayden Schenn from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2026 first-round pick (Colorado’s), a third-round pick, Jonathan Drouin, and Marcus Gidlof,…
Grading the Islanders & Devils’ Ondřej Palát Trade Alex Chauvancy | January 27, 2026 There’s one week left until the NHL Olympic Break, and the trade market seems to be heating up. Earlier this evening, the New Jersey Devils acquired Maxim Tsyplakov from the…
Islanders Sign Emil Heineman to 2-Year Extension Jesse Courville-Lynch | July 2, 2025 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 Have Key Defenseman to Build Around With Romanov Extension Mike Fink | July 1, 2025 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 Ryan Womeldorf | July 1, 2025 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…
