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The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders connected on a massive draft day trade involving Noah Dobson. Montreal picked up the 25-year-old defenseman for 23-year-old Emil Heineman and two first-round picks. Dobson was a restricted free agent before signing an extension with Montreal. Dobson spoke with New York Post reporter Ethan Sears about the trade […]

The Chicago Blackhawks picked third in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night and picked Anton Frondell. After a great year in Sweden, Frondell jumped up the board to be a consensus top-five pick. His linemate, Viktor Eklund, also had a great year and was slated to be a first overall pick. After Eklund […]

The New York Islanders took Matthew Schaefer first overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft on Friday night. It was the first time New York picked first since 2009, when they took John Tavares. But for Schaefer’s junior league, it is a night ten years in the making. Matthew Schaefer is the first player from […]

The New York Islanders picked Matthew Schaefer first overall in the NHL Entry Draft. It was not a surprising selection, as many mock drafts predicted the defenseman going first overall. That does not change the emotion associated with the NHL Entry Draft. Schaefer was emotional when he put the Islanders jersey on, especially when he […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery back in May. And this victory saw them jump all the way from No. 11 to the first overall selection in the draft. With this pick, New York has selected Erie Otters defenseman Matthew Schaefer. WITH THE FIRST PICK IN THE 2025 NHL DRAFT, THE […]

It’s time to put down the NHL Mock Drafts and prepare for the real thing. The 2025 NHL Draft is underway from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. Draft day has already seen a ton of movement, with the New York Islanders trading Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens dominating the headlines. Trade rumors […]

The NHL Draft begins on Friday night, with the New York Islanders holding the first-overall pick. But they made some noise early in the day, too. The Islanders sent Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in a blockbuster trade. Montreal then extended Dobson for eight years at […]

The New York Islanders made the first big trade of draft day on Friday afternoon. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for Emil Heineman and two first-round picks in Friday’s draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche has cashed in his biggest chip, but there are still more deals to be done. The […]

The Montreal Canadiens are making a huge splash mere hours before the NHL Draft, acquiring Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders. Hockey insider Kevin Weekes was the first to break the news. **Breaking News** 🚨 📰 I’m told the @NYIslanders are trading D Dobson to @CanadiensMTL .#HockeyX pic.twitter.com/Hxoe5Kr2BY — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 27, […]

The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. New general manager Mathieu Darche says they are going to use that pick. But that doesn’t mean it’s the only pick they are going to use. Darche does not have a ton of assets that can bring in a haul […]

Trade talks have intensified surrounding New York Islanders star defenseman Noah Dobson — and as The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Friday, there could be a resolution in a matter of hours. “There’s a real sense that a Dobson trade could happen by tonight given the possibility of a first-round pick from tonight being included […]

The National Hockey League has seen a ton of trades over the last few days. Blockbusters such as the JJ Peterka trade have taken the NHL by storm, leading into the 2025 NHL Draft. The day is finally here as the draft emanates from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. As a result, it […]

The general manager of the New York Islanders, Mathieu Darche, was pretty straightforward when it came to discussing the team’s plans for the draft. With just a few days left before the 2025 NHL Draft, he made it clear that the Islanders have no intention of trading away their top overall pick, a declaration that […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final has concluded, which means the NHL offseason is underway. The first major event in the offseason is just around the corner, as well. Hockey fans only need to wait one week for the 2025 NHL Draft in Los Angeles, California. With this in mind, it’s time for ClutchPoints to present […]

The New York Islanders have a massive offseason coming up. New general manager Mathieu Darche will make the first pick in the NHL Entry Draft and has money to spend in free agency. But trades should also be considered for the new executive. Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson needs a new contract, but they are testing […]

The New York Islanders are entering a massive offseason. They already fired Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche to run the organization. They also hold the first-overall pick in the upcoming NHL Entry Draft, where they could take hometown kid James Hagens. With many roster questions arising, the Islanders should be making some offseason trades. […]

The New York Islanders are primed for a massive offseason. They already let Lou Lamoriello walk and named Mathieu Darche the lead hockey executive. New York has the No. 1 overall pick for the first time in 16 years, a restocked prospect pool, and money to spend in free agency. The Islanders could trade center […]

The New York Islanders struggled to find consistency in their first full season under head coach Patrick Roy, who managed to lead them to a playoff spot in 2024 but wasn’t able to do so this season. While the Islanders have already made a notable change by not renewing the contract of former general manager […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the first overall pick. This is the fifth time in franchise history that the Islanders are picking first. Their last pick certainly worked out, as it was star forward John Tavares. Though he left for the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2018, […]

The New York Islanders are in the infancy of a massive offseason. They already let go of Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darch as the general manager and executive vice president. Darche decided to keep head coach Patrick Roy on board, but cleared out longtime Islanders assistants John McLean and Tommy Abelin. Now, they have […]

The New York Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their new general manager this spring. Lou Lamoriello’s reign is over after seven years, with some solid playoff performances in that run. But their aging core needed a new person at the helm. So, they brought in the former Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM for a massive […]

The Stanley Cup Final is about to begin, and it’s a showdown between two familiar foes. The Edmonton Oilers play host to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night for Game 1 of this Final. This is a rematch from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, which Florida won in a seven-game thriller. The remaining teams in […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs after a dismal 82-point season. That ended Lou Lamoriello’s seven-year run as the team’s general manager and president of hockey operations. They already have the first-overall pick in the NHL Entry Draft, but need to add scoring beyond just one prospect. The Islanders can hit a grand slam […]

New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche likes having the no. 1 pick. Darche says he expects his club to keep the pick and draft first in the 2025 NHL Draft, per NHL.com. “I expect to speak No. 1 on June 27,” Darche said Tuesday during the NHL Scouting Combine. “You’ve got to be open […]

The New York Islanders are entering a new era this offseason. After a dismal 2024-25 season, they allowed Lou Lamoriello’s contract to expire. After a month-long search, they landed on former Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM Mathieu Darche. His first roster move is in the books, as he certified Kyle Pamieri’s two-year contract extension. But […]

The New York Islanders recently introduced Mathieu Darche as their new general manager and executive vice president. In that press conference, he made a few significant moves to the NHL and AHL coaching staffs. But now, he has made his first impact on the roster. The Islanders and Kyle Palmieri agreed to a two-year, $9.5 […]

The New York Islanders have introduced Mathieu Darche as the General Manager and Executive Vice President. After a miserable season, they allowed Lou Lamoriello’s contract to expire. The former Tampa Bay Lightning assistant GM is now in charge of all hockey operations and has already made his mark. Patrick Roy will remain the coach of […]

The New York Islanders were hoping to return to the playoffs for a third straight season, but would fall short, finishing sixth in the Metropolitan Division. Now, the Islanders turn their focus towards the offseason. One major question for the Islanders is the future of free agent Kyle Palmieri. Kyle Palmieri is coming off another […]

The Washington Capitals’ season came to an end after losing in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes. While the Capitals made a surprising run to the top spot i the Eastern Conference, they fell short in the playoffs. Now the Capitals have to make offseason decisions on how to move forward. We look at the […]

The New York Islanders have some major decisions to make this summer. One of these decisions involves star defenseman Noah Dobson. He is set to hit NHL Free Agency as a restricted free agent on July 1. This could result in a team submitting an offer sheet for Dobson. It could also lead to the […]

The New York Islanders found their new general manager on Friday — but it doesn’t look as though Brendan Shanahan will be joining his staff. As The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Saturday, it’s not looking likely that the organization will hire the former Toronto Maple Leafs president. “Just to close the loop on the […]

The New York Islanders are expected to hire Mathieu Darche as their new general manager. After firing Lou Lamoriello, they were reportedly looking for a general manager and president of hockey operations. Lamoriello filled both roles in his seven years on Long Island. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple reported that the Islanders’ hiring Darche ends their […]

The New York Islanders are headed into a massive offseason. They let long-time president and general manager Lou Lamoriello go just before winning the NHL Draft Lottery. With big questions ahead, ownership set out to hire a new executive. The Islanders are set to hire Tampa Bay Lightning Assistant GM and Director of Hockey Operations […]

Bo Horvat and the New York Islanders had a dreadful 2024-25 season, resulting in their missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there is certainly reason to believe the team has reason for hope moving forward. The Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, giving them the No. 1 pick in the draft in late June. […]

Following yet another playoff disappointment, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be shaking up not only their roster but their front office as well. Brendan Shanahan, in particular, could be heading to Long Island after the latest Game 7 loss. Shanahan has been the president and alternate governor of the Maple Leafs since 2014, and while […]

The New York Islanders are headed into a massive offseason. The Isles are looking for a new general manager, have the number one overall pick, and have a lot of holes to fill. But it started with a few of their players heading over to Sweden to compete in the IIHF World Championships. Islanders center […]

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery provided some major surprises. Perhaps no surprise was larger than the winner of the lottery. The New York Islanders won the first overall pick and have the first shot at Erie Otters star Matthew Schaefer. This win has created questions over whether Schaefer will go first this June. We finally […]

The New York Islanders have a big decision to make, as they search for a new man to handle the top job in the franchise’s front office. With the contract of general manager and president of hockey operations Lou Lamoriello about to expire in June and with the Isles reportedly not renewing his deal, New […]

On April 22, the New York Islanders announced they were not renewing Lou Lamoriello’s contract. That ended the Hall of Famer’s run as the Islanders’ president and general manager, which started in 2018. Since then, a new pope was elected, the Isles won the draft lottery, eight NHL and eight NBA teams had their seasons […]