Six clubs—including the St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Nashville Predators, Philadelphia Flyers and Seattle Kraken—have queried the Carolina Hurricanes about defenseman Alexander Nikishin, who remains unsigned after his entry‑level deal expired. The 25‑year‑old, fresh off an 11‑goal, 22‑assist rookie season and a Stanley Cup run, is demanding a seven‑year contract worth $8‑9 million a year ($56‑63 million total). Carolina’s trade talks, such as a stalled package for Connor Hellebuyck, have stalled, and the team’s cap constraints keep talks in limbo, leaving the Hurricanes 8‑2‑1 without him.
The LA Kings are set to recall 23‑year‑old forward Jared Wright from the AHL Ontario side before Thursday’s road game against the New York Islanders. Wright, who has bounced between the Kings and the Reign all season and is waiver‑exempt, has appeared in just one NHL game this year after 23 games last season. The move follows Quinton Byfield’s early exit with an upper‑body injury in Washington, leaving him day‑to‑day per coach Peter Laviolette. Wright’s return gives the Kings a fresh option on the injury‑hit roster.
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
Ben Kindel had a medical episode on a plane and the Penguins had to turn around. Bowen Byram not in concussion protocol. The Oilers will get a couple of healthy bodies back soon.
The New York Islanders clinch a back‑to‑back win, edging the Anaheim Ducks 3‑2 on Oct. 20, 2026. After leading 3‑1 for most of the game, a late surge from Alex Killorn—assisted by Leo Carlsson—cuts the margin to one with under three minutes left, and the Ducks strike the post in the final seconds. Ilya Sorokin makes 15 saves, including a key stop that sparks the opening goal, a three‑player sequence capped by Ondrej Palát. Victor Eklund scores his second NHL goal, while Simon Holmström restores the two‑goal lead on the power play. Coach Pete DeBoer praises the team's most complete 60‑minute effort despite missed chances.
The Ducks are in (on a back-to-back after transcontinental travel), the Islanders are injured but disciplined. This is a good chance for two points. (So naturally…) This is our game thread. Go easy on the orange tonight, okay?
The New York Islanders are nearing a trade deadline move that could send right‑handed defenseman Scott Mayfield to another team. At 34, Mayfield is in the fourth year of a seven‑year, $24.5 million deal and holds a full no‑trade clause this season, making any deal complex. He has appeared in only two games this year and is expected to sit out the upcoming matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. With Logan Stanley now occupying top‑pair minutes, Mayfield has slipped to a bottom‑pair role, prompting speculation that he may request a trade to get playing time. The veteran still carries a $3.5 million AAV for three more seasons.
Tom Wilson appeared on national television on Monday night. Wilson was one of four NHL players who participated in a takeover episode of “The Price is Right Tonight,” the Canadian primetime spin-off of the classic American game show. Joining the Washington Capitals alternate captain on the stage with host Howie Mandel were New York Islanders
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The New York Islanders are hoping to skate into the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. New York is dealing with some injuries as the campaign rolls along. The Islanders will be without two forwards for an extended period of time. “Calum Ritchie is out 4-6 weeks, and Matias Maccelli 2-4 weeks because of a lower-body […]
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Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
Rasmus Dahlin says he's ready to go. Mike Matheson hasn't started skating yet. Jake Sanderson returns tomorrow but Thomas Chabot is now out 1-2 weeks.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were hoping to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday (Oct. 17), and were looking to respond against a San…
The Islanders open their season against the Ducks on Tuesday, but face a deepening injury list. Center Cal Ritchie is sidelined for 4‑6 weeks and winger Matias Maccelli for 2‑4 weeks, while Mathew Barzal remains out despite hopes of a quick return. The club calls up Mitchell Chaffee on an emergency recall and slots Kyle MacLean into the lineup, with Brayden Schenn moving to center. Coach Pete DeBoer emphasizes depth and resilience as the team navigates these setbacks ahead of the home debut.
The New York Islanders are battling four major injuries early in the 2026‑27 season. Forward Matias Maccelli (lower‑body) misses 2‑4 weeks and Cal Ritchie (lower‑body) is out 4‑6 weeks, joining already‑hurt Alexander Romanov (torn ACL, season‑long) and Matthew Barzal (chronic knee issues). To fill the roster, the club calls up forward Mitchell Chaffee from the AHL’s Hamilton Hammers. With limited depth, goaltender Ilya Sorokin and backup Semyon Varlamov must step up as the team hopes Barzal returns by the weekend, though his comeback remains uncertain.
Ritchie and Maccelli both suffered lower-body injuries during the Islanders’ 4-1 win over the Leafs on Saturday.
Mike and Dan hail the Islanders’ gutsy 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs in Toronto on Oct. 17, calling it a turning point for Peter deBoer’s system after shaky wins over Vancouver and a shootout loss to Ottawa. They stress the win’s importance for fan confidence as the team heads into home games against Anaheim and LA, followed by a Central Division road trip starting in Dallas. The episode wraps with tongue‑in‑cheek Master Leaf Theatre commentary, a nod to Gavin McKenna’s rapport with the coach, and a reminder of the next meetup on Oct. 27.
The New York Islanders head into a week of Southern California matchups with two key forwards—Cal Ritchie and Matias Maccelli—out injured, prompting head coach Barry Trotz to tweak the lineup. AHL forward Mitchell Chaffee receives an emergency recall from Hamilton, while veteran Kyle MacLean remains in the mix. The injuries increase pressure on Kyle Palmieri and Anthony Duclair to step up, as the team reflected on a system‑driven win in Toronto highlighted by Holmstrom and Pageau’s standout performances. The piece also notes recent off‑ice highlights, including Matthew Schaefer’s charitable gesture and league‑wide injury updates.
Ahh. The ones that got away. Be it an ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend or former member of your favorite team, there is something about checking in on how they’re doing once they’ve left you. Whether it’s stalking their social media or just looking at the box scores, we just can’t seem to quit them, no matter how toxic the relationship might have been. While we can’t help with your personal life…
The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their third straight loss Saturday night, 4-1 to the New York Islanders. The situation on […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the New York Islanders on Saturday night, in one of the sloppiest games so far the season. The game had a very limited flow, the puck seemed to be bouncing for both teams all night long, and in the end, the Leafs couldn’t complete the comeback, losing 4-1 to drop…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of situations worth watching after Saturday’s 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. One involves a veteran goalie brought in to give the…
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels his team let too many quality looks go to waste in their 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday. It was an uninspired performance from the team as a whole, with not a whole lot of noteworthy things taking place in the offensive end for the…
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
Zach Hyman returns to the Oilers lineup. Brandon Montour leaves the Kraken's game. John Tavares is out week-to-week.
It’s been a brutal week for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it certainly hasn’t been forgettable. Toronto lost its third consecutive game, falling 4-1 to the New York Islanders on Saturday evening. The game was much closer than the eventual scoreline indicated, as Simon Holmstrom added two goals in the third period, but the point…