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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer Facing A Record-Breaking Payday

Matthew Schaefer isn't eligible to sign a contract extension for another year, but the number attached to his future deal keeps climbing anyway. Frank Seravalli's projection, a five-year, $95.5 million contract carrying a $19.1 million average annual value, might be enough to get Schaefer under contract when he becomes extension-eligible next summer. The reasoning traces to the rising salary cap. The league's cap ceiling is set to jump to $113.5 million in 2027-28, which would push the maxim...

Islanders Announce Key Front Office Hiring

He was frequently named among the finalists for various general manager openings around the NHL earlier this summer. Now, former Boston Bruins assistant GM Evan Gold has found his way into the front office of the New York Islanders.  #Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that the club has hired Evan Gold as Assistant General Manager and General Manager of the Hamilton Hammers. He joins Mathieu Darche’s Hockey Operations staff and will be involved in all facets of the club’s ...

Islanders a possible trade match with the Penguins?

Came across this little note, and since it is August, why not sink into it a little bit? We all know the Penguins are really weak on the left side of their defense, enter a division rival over on Long Island who happen to be stacked at the position to at least make a fun […]

Yankees, Knicks Deal Just the Start of DAZN’s Latest U.S. Plans

The New York Knicks will have a new local streaming home as they defend their NBA title. So will the New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres. And if DAZN gets its way, those seven teams will just be the start. A day after announcing […]

NY Islanders show Patrik Laine interest under strict conditions after Canadiens stint

Although interested, the New York Islanders have their doubts about signing Patrik Laine after his adversity-filled time with the Montreal Canadiens. Patrik Laine has made it clear he wants to play in the NHL during the 2026-27 season. However, he’ll have to prove himself after being away from the ice for far too long. With his contract with the Montreal Canadiens having expired, Laine is on the lookout for a fresh start. The New York Islanders may be intrigued, but they have little to no in...

One Team Would Only Be Willing To Take Patrik Laine on a PTO

There's a seven-time 20-goal scorer on the free agent market, but the actual 'market' for him still appears to be kind of tepid. Very tepid, in fact. Patrik Laine is still out there, and while one or two teams have come up in rumors, there's no rush to get him signed.  One club, the New York Islanders , would only have interest in even taking a look at Laine if it doesn't cost them anything, per Stefan Rosner of The Elmonters .  From what I’ve been told, the Islanders did have conver...

Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens could be involved in imminent Kirill Marchenko trade

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Kirill Marchenko is reportedly close to be being traded from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Canadiens might be one of the two teams in the running. [ RG.org ] Cam Neely is the main villain in Montreal’s franchise story. [ The Athletic ] Around the league and elsewhere The New York Islanders have had discussions about adding Patrik Laine. [ TVA Sports ] Nikita Klepov, selected with the 15th-overall pick the Anaheim Ducks recei...

Report: New York Islanders Offered Patrik Laine A Chance To Revive His Career

The New York Islanders are serious about improving their power play.  The team, which is led by general manager Matthieu Darche, is still on the hunt to improve its forward group. One player they took a shot at is a star who has waned in recent years, as Patrik Laine suffered through injuries and a short stint in the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program while still a Columbus Blue Jackets player.  Laine, originally a 2nd overall pick in 2015, is a sniper and has played 537 games in t...

Benny, Mick E., and Icy?

Virtually every team on the planet has a mascot. They usually have the role of being an ambassador for the team while entertaining fans, but mascots are usually in a one-to-one relationship with a team. Rarely do we see mascots moving between teams, but there have been a handful who have made the transition from one team to another like Youppi! in Montreal and Sparky the Dragon on Long Island. There is one mascot in hockey, however, who has worked for a number of teams in his career, and one o...