Speaking to reporters this morning, new Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche confirmed the club will retain head coach Patrick Roy (via the team). The bench on Long Island will look different next season, though. Darche said the team won’t be bringing back assistant coaches John MacLean or Tommy Albelin, per Arthur Staple of The Athletic. The club has also relieved AHL … [Read more...] about Islanders Fire Assistant Coaches John MacLean, Tommy Albelin
Islanders’ Bo Horvat Out Four To Six Weeks With Ankle Injury
New York Islanders assistant captain Bo Horvat sustained a lower-body injury in the sixth game of Team Canada’s run through the World Championship. The injury ended his tournament early and required Horvat to return immediately to New York for further evaluation. Now, just over a week after he sustained the injury on May 19th, it’s been revealed that Horvat’s recovery likely … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Bo Horvat Out Four To Six Weeks With Ankle Injury
Islanders Sign Kyle Palmieri, Adam Boqvist To Extensions
The Islanders announced they signed pending UFA winger Kyle Palmieri and RFA defenseman Adam Boqvist to two-year and one-year contract extensions, respectively. Boqvist’s deal carries a cap hit of $850K, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Palmieri’s is worth $4.75MM per season for a total value of $9.5MM, Friedman adds. His deal also includes a full no-trade clause in … [Read more...] about Islanders Sign Kyle Palmieri, Adam Boqvist To Extensions
Darche: Very Unlikely Top Pick Is Traded
New Islanders GM Mathieu Darche met with the media today (video link) for the first time since being hired. While he addressed the coaching situation, he was also asked about the upcoming draft. New York now holds the number one selection following a surprising victory at the draft lottery, leading some to wonder if they might be open to moving it to help get back into the … [Read more...] about Darche: Very Unlikely Top Pick Is Traded
Islanders, Jets Explored Brock Nelson Trade At Deadline
The New York Islanders landed a Trade Deadline steal when they sent aging veteran Brock Nelson to the Colorado Avalanche for top prospect Calum Ritchie, defenseman Oliver Kylington, and draft picks in the 2026 first-round and 2028 third-round. But new reports have shared that New York could’ve found a jackpot return even if their offer with Colorado fell through. Marco D’Amico … [Read more...] about Islanders, Jets Explored Brock Nelson Trade At Deadline