Ethan Sears of the New York Post provides (subscription link) an overview of some questions the Islanders now face in the wake of Lou Lamoriello not getting his contract renewed. Chief among them is the fate of contract extension talks between the club and pending UFA winger Kyle Palmieri. It looked as if a new deal was a matter of when, not if, but if the new GM wants to go a … [Read more...] about Palmieri’s Future With The Isles Now In Question Following Lamoriello’s Departure
Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon And Johnathan Kovacevic Remain Out
Missing key blueliners Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon, and Johnathan Kovacevic, the Devils struggled badly in their game four loss to the Hurricanes—and with all three expected to remain out for game five, their defensive woes are likely to continue. Per team reporter Amanda Stein, all three will miss game five, which will likely require veterans Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce, and … [Read more...] about Luke Hughes, Brenden Dillon And Johnathan Kovacevic Remain Out
Kate Madigan To Interview For Islanders GM Vacancy
The Islanders will interview Devils assistant general manager Kate Madigan as part of their search to replace Lou Lamoriello at the helm of the front office, Newsday’s Andrew Gross reports. Madigan, the daughter of former Islanders scout Jim Madigan, has been in the Devils’ front office since the 2017-18 season. Initially hired as an analyst, New Jersey promoted Madigan to … [Read more...] about Kate Madigan To Interview For Islanders GM Vacancy
Devils’ Matyas Melovsky Signs AHL Contract
Devils prospect Matyas Melovsky will turn pro in 2025-26, just not under an NHL deal. He’s beginning his journey in the organization on a minor-league deal with AHL Utica, the club announced. A sixth-round pick last year, Melovsky was an overage selection who’d spent the last two seasons with the Baie-Comeau Drakkar of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League. He returned to … [Read more...] about Devils’ Matyas Melovsky Signs AHL Contract
Eastern Conference Notes: Martin, Puljujarvi, Lukashevich
The New York Rangers have opted to sign general manager Chris Drury to a multi-year extension even after a convoluted and disappointing campaign. That decision could leave assistant general manager Ryan Martin open to finding a promotion elsewhere this summer, and maybe even a move to the New York Islanders, per ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. Martin has served as the general manager of … [Read more...] about Eastern Conference Notes: Martin, Puljujarvi, Lukashevich