The New York Islanders take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 10 p.m. ET; MSGSN, NBCSCA Islanders projected lineup Kyle Palmieri — Bo Horvat — Anthony DuclairAnders Lee — Jean-Gabriel Pageau — Simon HolmstromMaxim Tsyplakov — Casey … Read more
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forwards Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Dufour, 23, has collected eight goals and 10 assists in 45 … Read more
The New York Islanders have traded centre Brock Nelson and William Dufour to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington (who the Islanders flipped to the Anaheim Ducks,) a first-round pick in either the 2026 or 2027 NHL Entry Draft, and a conditional 2028 third-round pick. Sniper Nelson Joins Formidable Avalanche Attack … Read more
It almost felt fitting, poetic one might say, that Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri starred in the final New York Islanders game before the trade deadline. The duo connected for the team’s first goal, and Nelson had a two-point night to fuel the 3-2 victory on March 4 over the Winnipeg Jets, a team that … Read more
The trade deadline inches closer every day and the New York Islanders slowly drift into seller’s territory. They’ve lost four games in a row and their Feb. 25 game was a flat-out embarrassment on their home ice as they lost 5-1 to the New York Rangers. Their general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello avoids selling at … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs are poised to make a deep playoff run this season but should be looking to bolster their depth if they want a real chance at winning their first Stanley Cup since 1967. There have recently been reports that they’re interested in signing NCAA free agent Luke Haymes, but there hasn’t been … Read more
“Nobody runs American Hockey League (AHL) teams into the ground like the Lamoriello’s do!” That’s the sentiment from long-time followers of the AHL who have watched teams come and go, thrive or fold, and make lasting impressions in the league one step below the NHL. Lamoriello’s relationship with his AHL teams is a mixed bag … Read more
The Ottawa Senators take on the New York Islanders tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. 7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, TSN5, RDS2 Senators projected lineup Brady Tkachuk — Josh Norris — Drake BathersonClaude Giroux — Tim Stutzle — Adam GaudetteNick Cousins — Shane Pinto — Ridly GreigMatthew … Read more
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, there are a couple of forwards from the New York Islanders generating trade interest. Will the Islanders sell? Meanwhile, are the Chicago Blackhawks going to be looking for a better linemate for Connor Bedard this summer? A former teammate of both Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller revealed that he warned … Read more
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the New York Islanders, and spoke to reporters following Wednesday’s practice. “It’s nice to still be around the guys a lot, being able to take part in practices, it’s big, especially when you’ve been out for a little bit. Just taking … Read more