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3 early Islanders trade candidates after 2025 playoff elimination

The New York Islanders were not among the NHL clubs that qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season, finishing with a record of 35-35-12 in what was head coach Patrick Roy’s first full year behind the bench.

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The NHL Has Changed…the Islanders’ Lamoriello Hasn’t. It’s Time To Go

The New York Islanders had a dismal 2024-25 season. That’s putting it lightly. They went 35-35-12 to finish sixth in the Metropolitan Division and 11 points out of a playoff spot.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 19

Islanders News & Rumors: Dobson, Tsyplakov, Romanov, DeAngelo

The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs and will be shifting their focus to the 2025-26 season as they look to make it back to the postseason after an underwhelming 2024-25 campaign.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 17

3 early Islanders trade targets after 2025 playoff elimination

The New York Islanders have missed the playoffs for the second time in four seasons. Their core that brought them to the Eastern Conference Final has aged brutally.

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Cole Eiserman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 17

Islanders' Cole Eiserman likely returning to Boston University for sophomore year

Top Islanders prospect Cole Eiserman is expected to return to Boston University for his sophomore season in 2025-26, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com and The Hockey News reports.

New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / April 15

Retool? Rebuild? Teardown? What’s the Best Path For the Islanders

The New York Islanders weren’t a playoff team all season. They weren’t when they got off to a slow start, as was true by American Thanksgiving, the midseason break, and the trade deadline.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / April 15

Islanders Facing Harsh Reality After Elimination

For the past few years, the New York Islanders have seemingly been in limbo. Sure, the Islanders had made the playoffs in each of the past two years, but they were first-round exits both times.

New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 14

3 early predictions for Islanders offseason after 2025 playoff elimination

The New York Islanders were officially eliminated from playoff contention over the weekend following a shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. It’s a disappointing result for the Islanders, with the team still struggling to really find a direction.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 13

Devils center to have player safety hearing

The Department of Player Safety announced that he will have a hearing on Monday for his illegal check to the head on defenseman Adam Pelech.

Ilya Sorokin stops all shots as Islanders edge Devils

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Ilya Sorokin News / Field Level Media / April 13

Ilya Sorokin stops all shots as Islanders edge Devils

Ilya Sorokin posted a shutout in his return from injury Sunday afternoon for the visiting New York Islanders, who edged the New Jersey Devils 1-0. Sorokin,

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / April 13

Islanders Must Address Massive Hole

The New York Islanders are missing the postseason for the first time in three seasons and for just the second time in the last seven years. They've been one of the surprising playoff teams the past few seasons, but won't get the chance to shock the field this year.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / April 12

Islanders Eliminated from Playoff Contention

The New York Islanders stuck around in the playoff race all season long, but a lousy stretch over the last few weeks has pushed them out of the running.

Patrick Roy News / Blade of Steel / April 11

Patrick Roy Breaks Silence and Makes his Feelings Extremely Clear on His Decision in Last Night's Game

Patrick Roy made a shocking move during the New York Islanders last game, and while he's made no excuses for the move, fans are criticizing in a big way.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

The Islanders have a massive offseason ahead of them

The New York Islanders‘ 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoff hopes ended abruptly on Thursday night as they lost 9-2 to the New York Rangers on home ice. While

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 11

Sinking Islanders have no margin for error vs. Flyers

The New York Islanders have not resembled a playoff team in recent weeks. The fading Islanders may be facing elimination from postseason contention Saturday afternoon when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers to kick off the final weekend of the regular season.

Patrick Roy News / Blade of Steel / April 11

Patrick Roy Makes Shocking Decision On His Goaltenders As Their Season Falls Apart

The New York Islanders season is officially over, and in a humiliating loss to the cross-town rival Rangers, Head Coach Patrick Roy pulled not one but both goalies.

Noah Dobson News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Grading Bleacher Report’s Jets-Islanders Noah Dobson trade

The New York Islanders are going to miss the playoffs for the second time in four years. They have not advanced in the postseason since the 2021 shortened season.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Islanders recall Tristan Lennox on emergency basis

The Islanders are tracking to be without star netminder Ilya Sorokin as they try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive tonight against the Rangers. Head coach Patrick Roy told reporters today that Sorokin sustained a lower-body injury in Tuesday’s overtime loss to the Predators.

Adam Beckman News / Blade of Steel / April 9

New York Islanders Organization's Player Gets Suspended 10 Games for Abusing Official

In a shocking turn of events, Islanders' Adam Beckman, currently playing in the AHL, has been suspended 10 games after he slammed an official into the boards.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 7

Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin's Admission on Allowing Alex Ovechkin's 895th Goal

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his NHL career on Sunday, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record with a power-play goal against fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker / April 5

Alex Ovechkin reveals why purposely didn't break goals record

Alex Ovechkin reveals why he purposely didn't break goals record vs. Blackhawks

Ovechkin now has the opportunity to break the record on the road.

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Anthony Duclair News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Islanders’ Anthony Duclair granted ‘time off to reflect’

A player in Long Island is going to be taking some time away from his team. On Thursday, Stefen Rosner of The Hockey News reported that New York Islanders

New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Patrick Roy Destroys Duclair After Islanders’ 6th-Straight Loss

New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy did not mince words following his team’s 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night. The Hall of Fame goaltender publicly criticized forward Anthony Duclair, calling his performance “god awful” and questioning his effort and competitiveness.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / April 1

Islanders’ Roy rips into Duclair after loss: 'He was God awful'

The New York Islanders couldn’t find much energy amid their efforts to stay in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing 4-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning

New York Islanders News / House of Hockey / March 24

Massive Controversy Emerges After No-Goal Call on the Ice for the New York Islanders

The New York Islanders have a serious bone to pick with the NHL after their would-be winning goal late in regulation was disallowed by the on-ice officials.