Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ 18-year-old defenseman and first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, has made an immediate impact in the early part of the 2025–26 season.…
*This article was originally written by Michael Ostrower Seemingly, only the best NHL-affiliated prospects get the love they deserve. Instead of focusing on them, let’s bring our attention to each…
Things looked bleak for the New York Islanders as recently as the 2023–24 season. They boasted, at best, a roster that could sneak into the playoffs but be swiftly dealt…
The New York Islanders have prospects for the first time in a long time. It’s what happens when former general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello drafts Cole Eiserman and trades Brock…
The New York Islanders are starting to turn over the roster and aren’t just running it back as they did under Lou Lamoriello. They no longer have a veteran-heavy group…
The New York Islanders have a revamped farm system with 2025 top pick Matthew Schaefer and Calum Ritchie (selected 27th overall in 2023) leading the way. The two are the…
With the 17th pick of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected KaShawn Aitcheson of the OHL’s (Ontario Hockey League) Barrie Colts. About KaShawn Aitcheson The…
With the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Victor Eklund from Djurgårdens IF of the HockeyAllsvenskan. About Victor Eklund When it…
With the first pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the New York Islanders have selected Matthew Schaefer from the Erie Otters of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). About Matthew…