New York Islanders News & Opinion

Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached

Matt Rothman | October 8, 2019

In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in…

New York and Edmonton Face off for Non-Conference Battle

The Canadian Press | October 8, 2019

Edmonton Oilers (2-0-0, third in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Islanders (1-1-0, sixth in the Metropolitan Division)
Uniondale, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New York and Edmonton hit the ice in a non-conference matchup.
New York fini…

NHL Rumors: 2020 RFA Class, Goligoski, Strome, More

Kyle Gipe | October 7, 2019

In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, we look at the 2020 restricted free agency (RFA) class, including Chicago Blackhawks center Dylan Strome. Plus, is Alex Goligoski a trade candidate, and why…

Ho-Sang Can’t Stick on NHL Roster Despite Talent

Jeff Borsuk | October 7, 2019

The hockey world was reminded once again that talent isn’t everything when Josh Ho-Sang was assigned to the AHL last week. The 23-year-old right-winger was disappointed to learn that his…

3 Takeaways from Islanders’ Opening Weekend

Matt Rothman | October 7, 2019

One of the biggest questions coming into the season would be where the New York Islanders goal scoring would come from. While that was an issue in their season opener…

Greiss Makes 35 saves, Islanders Beat Jets 4-1

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Josh Bailey, Brock Nelson and Anders Lee scored second-period goals and Thomas Greiss made 35 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Sunday night.
It was the first win of the season for the Islanders, who lost thei…

Jets Visit Islanders after Shootout Victory

The Canadian Press | October 6, 2019

Winnipeg Jets (1-1-0, fourth in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (0-1-0, seventh in the Metropolitan Division)
Uniondale, New York; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Winnipeg visits New York after the Jets knocked off New Jersey 5-4 in a shoo…

3 Islanders RFAs Who Need Re-Signed

John Said | October 5, 2019

The summer of 2020 will be an interesting one for the New York Islanders as the team will work to lock up three key restricted free agents (RFA) prior to…

Samsonov Wins NHL Debut as Capitals Beat Islanders 2-1

The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — T.J. Oshie scored the tiebreaking goal, Ilya Samsonov stopped 25 shots in his NHL debut, and the Washington Capitals beat the Islanders 2-1 Friday night to spoil New York’s season opener.
Jakub Vrana got his second goal in two games t…

NHL Rumors: DeBrincat, Ho-Sang, Oilers, More

Kyle Gipe | October 4, 2019

In today’s NHL Rumors column, are we seeing a shift in how early teams are attempting to extend their restricted free agents (RFAs), plus will the Alex DeBrincat contract affect…

Islanders Start Season Against Capitals

The Canadian Press | October 4, 2019

Washington Capitals (1-0-0, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders
Uniondale, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The New York Islanders open the season at home against the Washington Capitals on Friday.
New York went 48-27-7…

NHL Rumors: Pietrangelo, Hall, Holtby, More

Kyle Gipe | October 3, 2019

In today’s NHL Rumors rundown, we look at some of the rumors brought up in Elliotte Friedman’s latest 31 Thoughts post, including Taylor Hall’s potential contract extension and what the…