New York Islanders News, Trades & Rumors

Overview | Schedule | Roster | Stats | Salary Cap
Prospects | History | Management | Goaltending | Season Preview

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972 during the league’s attempt to keep a World Hockey Association (WHA) franchise off Long Island. The Islanders had near-immediate success, making the playoffs in their third season, which started a streak of 13 consecutive postseason appearances. During that streak, they won four straight Stanley Cups—1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983—and went to another Stanley Cup Final in 1984. The Islanders of the early 1980s remain one of the greatest dynasties in NHL history. 

New York Islanders Are Stuck in Mediocrity
|

The New York Islanders have found themselves in as bad of a situation a team could be in. In sports, successful teams tend to have a direction. A team should either be competing, rebuilding, or preparing for contention. This is a cyclical path that all successful teams go through. However, the Islanders appear to have no definitive direction, posing as contenders without making the necessary commitments to earn the title. Where Are the Islanders in the Cycle? Looking at this cycle, where do the Islanders fall? For a better idea, let’s analyze an example of which teams are at which…

Islanders’ 2024 Offseason Prospect Profile: Matthew Maggio
|

Matthew Maggio is a 5-foot-11, 183-pound right shot, right wing who was selected 142nd overall by the New York Islanders in the 2022 NHL Draft. He is 21 years old and was an overager in his draft season. He spent his first season in the Islanders’ organization with the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League where he scored 54 goals and 111 points in 66 games, resulting in winning the league’s Most Outstanding Player Award. Following the season, he signed with the Islanders. He spent this past season with the Bridgeport Islanders where he struggled at first but has…

3 Offseason Traps the Islanders Must Avoid
|

The offseason is in full swing… for the New York Islanders that is. The playoffs are still living up to the hype but the Islanders’ focus has been on the offseason and the moves they can and should make. There’s already plenty of speculation about the type of splash they will make this offseason to take a team that snuck into the playoffs to the next level. Related: New York Islanders 2024 NHL Mock Draft Will they make a move for an elite scorer? What about adding a playmaker or strengthening the bottom six? If the Islanders aren’t going to…

Substack The Hockey Writers New York Islanders Banner

Today in Hockey History: May 16
|

The most successful team in the National Hockey League made a lot of noise on this date throughout the years. May 16 also featured plenty of overtime drama, broken records, and raised Stanley Cups. Let’s begin our daily journey back in time to relive all the best moments. Montreal Canadiens…

Today in Hockey History: May 14
|

May 14 has been a very busy day in the history of the National Hockey League. This date has seen a little bit of everything between historic comebacks, series-clinching wins, broken records, and awards being handed out. Let’s start our daily trip back in time to enjoy all the memories….

 

More Islanders News, Opinion and Archives

Islanders FAQ

What year were the New York Islanders founded?

The New York Islanders joined the NHL in 1972.

When did the New York Islanders play their first game?

The Islanders’ first game was played on Oct. 7, 1972, against the Atlanta Flames and resulted in a 3-2 loss.

Who is the current head coach of the New York Islanders?

Patrick Roy is the current head coach of the New York Islanders.