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…
Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders Mark Scheig | August 9, 2025 At the halfway mark of our 2025 Summer Series, one thing has become abundantly clear. Although the Metropolitan Division may be down as a whole, the Columbus Blue Jackets still…
World Junior Summer Showcase is All About the Process Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | August 7, 2025 “Summer hockey,” that’s a quote we heard all week at the World Junior Summer Showcase that was held last week at Ridder Arena on the University of Minnesota Campus in…
3 Takeaways From Third Day of Games at the World Juniors Summer Showcase Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | July 30, 2025 Only one game took place on the third day of the World Junior Summer Showcase and it was between Canada Red and Canada White on Tuesday, July 29. It was…
Canada White Wins Over Canada Red in World Juniors Summer Showcase Mariah E. Stark (Holland) | July 29, 2025 The third day of the World Juniors Summer Showcase took place on Tuesday, July 29, and had just one game on the schedule. It was between Canada Red and Canada…
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…
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 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…
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…
Top 10 Defensemen in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft Jacob Billington | June 27, 2025 The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is right around the corner, so it is time to start breaking down who some of the top options are. When looking at defensemen, there…
2025 NHL Draft Rankings – Final Consensus Picks Dayton Reimer | June 25, 2025 Welcome to The Hockey Writers’ Final 2025 Draft Rankings, a combination of the rankings from our top prospects writers. This year’s list is a compilation of Peter Baracchini’s Final Rankings…