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NHL rumors: 5 Islanders not named Mat Barzal who could be on trade block

Matthew Schaefer has completely changed the trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise, but the NHL rookie of the year’s emergence was not enough to bring playoff hockey back to Long Island in 2025-26. The Isles missed the postseason for a second straight time, firing Patrick Roy late in the campaign and replacing him with […] The post NHL rumors: 5 Islanders not named Mat Barzal who could be on trade block appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch

The New York Islanders collapsed at the end of the season, missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs. With Pete DeBoer locked in as the head coach and Matthew Schaefer coming off an electric Calder Trophy season, there is optimism for 2026-27. But the Islanders may be without a mainstay, as Anders Lee is preparing to leave […] The post Islanders rumors: Anders Lee ‘preparing to hit free agency,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: 5 More Islanders Trade Targets Named

The NY Islanders have some moves to make this summer to get themselves back into playoff contention. With the free agent pool thin this year, trades will be the way to go for GM Mathieu Darche, and we've already heard the rumors that he's listening on Mat Barzal , though the latest is that he's not on the trade block , per se . Additionally, pending UFA  Anders Lee is no slam dunk to return , though they'd like him to. The Isles have a mere $10.6 million in cap space projected for next se...

5 Trade Destinations for Islanders' Mat Barzal

The New York Islanders have informed other teams they're open to moving Mat Barzal this summer. The Isles don't have very much cap space to work with and need to create more financial flexibility heading into next season and beyond, and Barzal's on the books for $9.1 million AAV through the 2031 season. Barzal, 29, appeared in 81 games last season, scoring 19 goals and adding 53 assists. He owns a 22-team no-trade list, which essentially gives the Islanders nine teams on the approved list. Whi...

Islanders to Host NHL All-Star international 3-on-3 tournament

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman used his traditional Stanley Cup final media availability to crow about growing revenues and TV ratings — fuel to increase the next rights fee contracts and boost revenues further — and brag that the game’s never been better. And with the dramatic back-and-forth between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights in Game […]

Mat Barzal could be the answer to the Flyers’ center problem

It’s almost cliche to point out the fact that the Philadelphia Flyers need a first-line center. It’s so obvious that the notion is seeping into other fan bases until one day all 32 will know that this team has a big hole to fill. But there might just be a solution coming this summer and it could come from the New York Islanders. Almost immediately after he entered the league last decade, Mat Barzal was seen as someone who could bring the Islanders to relevancy and was someone just waiting...

Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, missing for a second straight year. This led the Islanders to fire Patrick Roy at the end of the season and bring in Peter DeBoer. As DeBoer and GM Mathieu Darche try to reshape the roster in an effort to return to the playoffs, […] The post Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: New York Islanders In Advanced Trade Talks To Deal Mat Barzal

The New York Islanders could be in for some major roster changes this summer. Reports indicate that Isles general manager Mathieu Darche has been in contact with several teams regarding forward Mat Barzal. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told The Citizen that the Islanders are exploring the market for forward Mathew Barzal - Ottawa Citizen (6/1) Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. This past season, the veteran speedy forward a...

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through

The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Dobson’s first season in Quebec didn’t quite go as planned, though. Although he was solid in the regular season, chipping in 47 points in 80 […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Report: Islanders Captain & Pending UFA Anders Lee 'Not A Slam Dunk' To Re-Sign

After 14 years with the NY Islanders , the last eight as captain, Anders Lee is 'not a slam dunk' to return, according to a report from Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic.  Yes, the Islanders have indicated to their captain that they'd like to bring him back. But, with Lee about to turn 36, and his numbers taking a bit of a dip this past season, LeBrun writes that there are some hurdles to clear before there's a path for that to happen. My understanding is that New York Islanders GM Mathieu Da...

NHL & Islanders News: Brock-less Final

With the completion of a shocking Vegas sweep of the Avalanche, Brock Nelson’s season is over, taking away my last tepid rooting interest in these playoffs. The remaining teams can all go pound sand. Islanders News NHL News

Islanders Worlds & NHL Playoff News: Avs sinking

Hope you had a great Memorial Day weekend (if your country does that) and enjoyed hanging out with friends and watching NHL playoffs like I did. Somewhat shockingly, John Tortorella’s Knights have the Avalanche on the brink of a sweep. Meanwhile, the Carolina-Montreal Offer Sheet Series continues to be a close one. Islanders News We […]

2025-26 Season in Review: Parker Wotherspoon

Vitals Player: Parker WotherspoonBorn: Aug. 24, 1997 (28 years old)Height: 6-foot-1Weight: 190 poundsHometown: Surrey, British Columbia, CanadaShoots: LeftDraft: Fourth round pick of the New York Islanders (112th overall) in 20152024-25 Statistics: 80 games played; 3 goals; 27 assists; 30 points; one assist in six playoff gamesContract Status: Signed through 2026-27 ($1.0m cap hit) Story of the Season General manager Kyle Dubas stated the obvious […]

Islanders & NHL Playoff News: Memorial Cup prospects, Game 7

The Islanders will have two prospects participating in the Memorial Cup after Luca Romano’s Kitchener [expletives] swept the OHL final. Romano will join Tomas Poletin, whose ticket was already secured since Kelowna is the host of this year’s four-team tournament. The fun kicks off Friday. Other Islanders items: Elsewhere Monday night playoff action: Game 7 […]

Islanders Anxiety – Episode 373 – So Far From a Cliché

Mike and Dan rejoice in Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy as NHL Rookie of the Year by unanimous vote and his incredible presence on and off the ice. We’re not sure what’s left to say about Schaefer. A historic season, a joyous soul, a giving spirit and a loving son. All at just 18 […]