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Thursday night’s matchup with Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers was a special one for New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer. If the first four games of his NHL career are any indication, the 2025 first-overall pick is well on his way to being one of the top offensive defensemen in the league. On Thursday […]

The New York Islanders are the only team in the NHL without a point in the 2025-26 season. They have three regulation losses despite Matthew Schaefer’s emergence on the national scene. Part of the reason is goaltending, which has been weak through three games. Islanders head coach and Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy is […]

The New York Islanders will look for their first win of the 2025-26 season on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. While it has been a disappointing start on Long Island, their top prospect has been sensational. The Islanders’ No. 1 overall pick Matthew Schaefer has three points in three games, taking the league by storm. […]

The New York Islanders have dropped to 0-3-0 on the season, but they have a bright spot. Matthew Schaefer scored his first NHL goal in game two and extended his points streak in game three against the Winnipeg Jets. With an assist in the game with the Jets, his three-game point streak to start his […]

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel saw untapped potential when his squad took on Matthew Schaefer and his New York Islanders on Monday afternoon. Arniel likened the 2025 first-overall pick to one of the best defensemen in the league after he added yet another assist to his hot start to his 2025-26 rookie campaign. “I just made […]

The New York Islanders lost 4-2 to the Washington Capitals at UBS Arena on October 11. Despite the loss, the No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft, Matthew Schaefer scored what was his first NHL goal in his first home game, poking in a rebound early in the third to cut the deficit to 4–2. […]

The New York Islanders are just two games into the season, and rookie Matthew Schaefer is already making an impact. Schaefer had his first NHL point in his first game of the season, and he took it a step further in game two against the Washington Capitals. The rookie now has his first goal of […]

The New York Islanders lost the first game of their season to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday. Matthew Schaefer was the highlight, picking up his first assist in his first game. Late in the game, a penalty was called on New York that could impact their home opener on Saturday. Islanders forward Jonathan Drouin […]

The New York Islanders brought No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer with them on Thursday night when they opened their 2025-26 season. Schaefer headlined the Islanders’ 2025 NHL Draft class. And the Islanders believe he can help them win games right away. He pitched in with an assist on Thursday, but ultimately, the Pittsburgh Penguins got […]

The New York Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall with the hope that he’d become a star. They were so confident in his ability that he made the team out of training camp at just 18 years old. New York believes he can make an impact now, and in their season opener, he did just […]

The New York Islanders open their 2025-26 season on Thursday on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. While they are not expected to make the postseason this year, there are still reasons for excitement. Forwards Maxim Shabanov and Calum Ritchie had solid preseasons before playing an NHL game. But one defenseman will have all the […]

The New York Islanders have used the preseason to see which players could play a crucial part during the year, and one player that has stood out is Cal Ritchie. He was making strides the past few weeks, but that stopped in their preseason finale when he had to exit the game due to a […]

The New York Islanders Top 10 list is full of players who won four consecutive Stanley Cups in the early 1980s. The star-studded group featured five Hall of Famers and launched the Islanders into relevancy less than a decade into their existence. With the Islanders possibly looking for a new coach soon, not many recent […]

The New York Islanders have seen their status in the NHL landscape gradually change for the worse, going from the scrappy squad that could push or upset a superior seed in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to a seemingly outmatched team that is heading in the wrong direction. New general manager Mathieu Darche has already begun […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year, partly due to a bevy of injuries. Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, Noah Dobson, and Anthony Duclair all missed significant time. But there was no injury more impactful than Mathew Barzal, who played only 30 games before going down for the season. For 2025-26, the Islanders X-Factor […]

The New York Islanders opened their preseason slate with a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. But eyes were on the two first-round picks playing defense for New York. Kashawn Aitcheson left the game with a knee injury, which has been deemed day-to-day. But the Islanders’ first overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, was impressive, earning high […]

The New York Islanders took to the ice for the first time in preseason. First-round picks Matthew Schaefer and Kashawn Aitcheson were among the promising talent hitting the ice for New York. Unfortunately, Aitcheson’s night ended early after a scary hit. The Islanders took on the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. With the score 2-1 New […]

The New York Islanders have finally taken the ice after an offseason full of change. Lou Lamoriello is out, with Mathieu Darche running hockey operations. But the biggest change on the ice was the biggest storyline at Day 1 of training camp. Islanders number one overall pick Matthew Schaefer spoke about his first day playing […]

The New York Islanders opened training camp in preparation for the 2025-2026 NHL season on Thursday. The team is looking to improve upon what was a subpar season last year. The Islanders finished sixth in the Metropolitan Division, missing the playoffs for the second time in the last four years. The other two years, they […]

The New York Islanders opened training camp on Thursday. The team received good news heading into camp, with Mathew Barzal being deemed good to go. Now, the Islanders received some negative news, as two players will be out with injury as the team prepares for the 2025-26 season. The Islanders have announced forward Pierre Engvall […]

The 2025-26 NHL season is right around the corner, and New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal is ready to compete with his team. After missing 52 games of last season with an upper-body injury early in the campaign and then suffering a season-ending knee injury in February, the veteran is prepared to be a full […]

Veteran forward Anthony Duclair is through a season with the New York Islanders, but the 2024-25 NHL campaign did not seem to be an ideal one for him. He played in only 44 games, scoring seven goals and dishing out four helpers while finishing with a minus-15. A big reason for his struggles on the […]

Roughly two-and-a-half months after being selected No. 1 overall by the New York Islanders in the 2025 NHL Draft, Matthew Schaefer hit the ice for the opening of the team’s rookie camp on Thursday. It was the young defenseman’s first time on the ice with the National Hockey League organization — and he’s ready to […]

The New York Islanders underwent some significant changes this offseason, both in the front office and on the ice. Lou Lamoriello was fired from the general manager post, and Mathieu Darche was hired. He proceeded to trade Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens and draft first overall on the same day. Now, everyone will be […]

Training camp for the New York Islanders’ full roster is set to open on September 17. There were questions about the availability of Mathew Barzal after a season-ending injury in 2024-25. Speaking with reporters about his recovery, the forward would be “100% ready to suit up” if the Isles had a game tomorrow. “Injuries like […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs last year and made a lot of changes in response. Lou Lamoriello is out, and Mathieu Darche is in as the general manager and president of hockey operations. Matthew Schaefer is in the door as the number one overall pick, and Noah Dobson is out the door in […]

The New York Islanders made some massive changes this offseason. They fired general manager Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche, a first-time GM. Darche proceeded to trade Noah Dobson, draft Matthew Schaefer, and extend Alexander Romanov. The Islanders also signed Simon Holmstrom to a two-year extension. He spoke with The Athletic’s Michael Russo about the […]

The New York Islanders made a lot of changes in the NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello, hired Mathieu Darche, and traded Noah Dobson. If they are going to compete for a postseason spot, which they did not earn last year, they will need some breakout candidates. The Islanders expect Matthew Schaefer to break out […]

The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the 2025 NHL offseason. They sent defenseman Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just hours before the draft. With a quiet free-agency period, expectations on the ice are low for their GM’s first season. The Islanders and GM Mathieu Darche […]

The New York Islanders had a very active offseason. It was the end of Lou Lamoriello’s run, with Mathieu Darche brought in to run hockey operations. Darche made the first overall pick, with Matthew Schaefer coming off the board to improve their defense. He also traded Noah Dobson, picking up two first-round picks, ending a […]

Matthew Schaefer’s official entry into the NHL wasn’t just another contract signing. It became an unforgettable moment of healing, connection, and emotion that brought fans to tears and gave new meaning to what it means to join the New York Islanders. Instead of a standard team office photo-op, the Islanders orchestrated something deeply personal. Schaefer, […]

The New York Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall in the 2025 NHL Draft. Schaefer separated himself from his peers in the draft this past season. And he certainly has a bright future ahead of him. On Monday, though, New York and Schaefer made a major decision regarding his more immediate future in hockey. Schaefer […]

The New York Islanders made some massive changes this NHL offseason. They fired Lou Lamoriello and hired Mathieu Darche to run the hockey operations. That led to a shakeup on the blue line on NHL Draft night that sets the franchise up for a bright future. The Islanders’ best move of the offseason was the […]

The New York Islanders missed the playoffs for the second time in the last four years. The team would make multiple moves this offseason to improve and rebuild. They have continued making moves this summer, signing Maxim Tsyplakov to a contract extension and avoiding arbitration. The Islanders have had a busy offseason thus far. They […]

The New York Islanders made some significant changes under new general manager Mathieu Darche this offseason. They traded Noah Dobson and made three first-round picks, putting emphasis on the future. One significant piece of their future was unsigned until Friday. The Islanders and Maxim Tsyplakov agreed to a two-year contract, avoiding arbitration, according to Sportsnet’s […]

The highlight of the New York Islanders’ offseason was taking Matthew Schaefer with the first overall pick. Even with trading Noah Dobson for two more firsts, they were thrilled to add the Erie Otters defender with the top pick. While playoff expectations are tempered, there is excitement around Schaefer. How is Matthew Schaefer preparing for […]

The NHL offseason is winding down, and most goaltending rooms are filled up. That means the end of a great run for one of the league’s long-standing backups. Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement on Friday after a 17-year career with seven teams, including the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Rangers. After 581 NHL […]

The New York Islanders were the team at the NHL Draft. They traded Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens, drafted Matthew Schaefer first overall, and made two more first-round picks. New general manager Mathieu Darche made his splash, but he did not sit out on July 1. How did the Islanders fare on each of […]

The New York Islanders have seen some good fortune smile on them this offseason. After getting the top overall pick in the NHL Draft, the Islanders made a trade to get another pick. Then, the Islanders drafted Matthew Schaefer with the top overall pick before making another solid selection. The Isles then made a move […]