NHL Morning Recap – October 17, 2025
Welcome to the NHL Morning Recap. In today’s edition, we will be looking at the 11 games that were played on Oct. 15, 2025. Which includes Auston Matthews and the…
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Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Scores First NHL Goal Against Capitals
New York Islanders 2025 first overall pick Matthew Schaefer has scored the first NHL goal of his career. The goal came less than five minutes into the third period against…
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer Sets NHL Record With First Point
It didn’t take New York Islanders’ rookie defenceman, Matthew Schaefer, long to drop his name into the NHL’s history book. In fact, it was just over 17 minutes that Schaefer…
Best NHL Players by Age in 2025–26
Hockey is finally back. To celebrate, which NHL player is the best at each age entering the 2025–26 campaign? (Note: All ages are accurate as of but not after Oct.…
The Islanders’ Prospects And Where They Fit
For years, the New York Islanders were known more for their defensive structure and elite goaltending than their ability to draft and develop star talent. Former general manager Lou Lamoriello…
How the Islanders Transformed Their Prospect Pool in 1 Year
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…
Islanders’ Best-Case Scenarios for the Youth Movement
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…
Blue Jackets Still Face Tough Challenge in Revived Islanders
At the halfway mark of our 2025 Summer Series, one thing has become abundantly clear. Although the Metropolitan Division may be down as a whole, the Columbus Blue Jackets still…
World Junior Summer Showcase is All About the Process
“Summer hockey,” that’s a quote we heard all week at the World Junior Summer Showcase that was held last week at Ridder Arena on the University of Minnesota Campus in…
3 Takeaways From Third Day of Games at the World Juniors Summer Showcase
Only one game took place on the third day of the World Junior Summer Showcase and it was between Canada Red and Canada White on Tuesday, July 29. It was…