Category: New York Islanders
Islanders Prospect Henrik Tikkanen Is Better Than Rough Preseason Debut
Henrik TikkanenFor a lot of New York Islanders fans, the Tuesday night (Sept. 24) preseason 6-4 loss was a flashback and not the good type. It brought back memories of blown…
Read moreFlyers begin home preseason slate against the Islanders
New York IslandersIt's time for the Flyers third preseason game, and Matvei Michkov's Wells Fargo Center debut.
Read moreRangers Fans Get First Look at Reilly Smith in Preseason Game vs. Islanders
New York IslandersTonight (Sept. 24) the New York Rangers will play their first home preseason game versus the New York Islanders. Coming off of a 3-2 win against the Boston Bruins, the…
Read more5 Questions the Islanders Must Solve Ahead of the 2024-25 Season
New York IslandersThe New York Islanders head into the 2024-25 season with an intriguing mix of certainties and uncertainties. The roster remains largely unchanged from last year, suggesting that significant improvements on…
Read moreCup champ Okposo retires after 17 NHL seasons
Buffalo SabresKyle Okposo, the former Sabres captain who capped his 17 NHL seasons by winning his first Stanley Cup with the Panthers, has announced his retirement.
Read moreKyle Okposo Announces Retirement
New York IslandersLongtime New York Islanders and Buffalo Sabres winger Kyle Okposo has announced his retirement from the NHL in an open letter, released by agency CAA Hockey. In the letter, Okposo recounted his dreams of pursuing the NHL and the deep relationships he was able to form around the league. Okposo will b...
Read moreKyle Okposo Announces Retirement After a 17-Season Career
Florida PanthersKyle Okposo has announced his retirement following a 17-season NHL career. The 36-year-old was drafted seventh overall by the New York Islanders in the 2006 NHL Draft and played in…
Read moreWashington Capitals bring back black Screaming Eagle jersey for 50th anniversary season
CapitalsThe rumors were true. The Capitals’ black Screaming Eagle jersey is back. As part of their 50th anniversary celebrations, the Capitals announced Tuesday that they would don their the Screagle six times during the 2024-25 season. These are the games it will be worn Wednesday, Nov. 6th vs. Nashville P...
Read moreRobert Bortuzzo Thrilled to Be a Leader for Utah
BluesRobert Bortuzzo is now 35 years old and he’s had a fruitful NHL career. He’s been on some very successful teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, and the…
Read moreIslanders’ 4 Most Expendable Players Heading Into 2024-25
New York IslandersThe New York Islanders head into the 2024-25 season with a familiar roster. Considering how general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello operates, the same looks to be true next season as…
Read moreRevisiting John Tavares’ 9 Seasons with the Islanders
Victor HedmanThe 2000s was a dark time for the New York Islanders, so when the team landed the first overall pick in the 2009 NHL Draft, the franchise’s outlook drastically changed.…
Read moreFormer Oilers Goaltender Mikko Koskinen Officially Retires
New York IslandersFormer Edmonton Oilers goaltender Mikko Koskinen officially retired from his playing career last week (as per Finnish media outlet Ilta-Sanomat). There were whispers earlier in the year that he would hang up his skates, but it has been made official. The 36-year-old began his career as a second-roun...
Read moreUtah HC Signs Robert Bortuzzo to One-Year Deal
Utah Hockey ClubThe Utah Hockey Club has added to their defensive depth, as they have signed defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a one-year, two-way contract. Bortuzzo will make $775,000 at the NHL level and $450,000 in the minors. The #UtahHC signed 35 y/o RD Robert Bortuzzo to 1 year contract NHL 775KMinors 450KRep’d...
Read moreIslanders’ Top Prospects & When They Should Make It to the NHL
Cole EisermanThe New York Islanders roster is clogged with long-term contracts and no trade clauses. There is not much youth, and there is no room to break through into the top-six…
Read moreLuce agrees to terms with Railers
New York IslandersWORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed defenseman Griffin Luce to a contract for the 2024-25 season. Luce signs with Worcester ahead of his fifth professional … Continue reading → The post Luce agrees to term...
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