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Islanders Depth Signings: Julien Gauthier, Karson Kuhlman, Brian Pinho
A trio of announcements, including a one-way deal for ex-Smurf Gauthier
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Keeping the Band Together: Islanders extend all of Sorokin, Varlamov, Engvall, and Mayfield
Their deals are pretty long, and they’re making a lot of money. But it’s nice to have Sorokin locked in.
Islanders Roster Moves
Josh Bailey Era Over: Islanders trade forward to Blackhawks, for waiver and buyout
It beats burning $5 million in cap space for a pressbox spot.
Islanders Recall Fasching, Bardreau amid Bailey, Clutterbuck, Palmieri injury questions
Kyle Palmieri is retroactively placed on IR, while Cal Clutterbuck, Josh Bailey are "day to day."
Kieffer Bellows is a Philadelphia Flyer
Lou has decreed, you’re not the best, Bellows.
[Updated] Lou Speaks as Islanders Re-sign Noah Dobson, Alex Romanov, Kieffer Bellows
The drawer has been opened, contracts filed.
New York Islanders trade 13th pick for Alexander Romanov, Canadiens defenseman
The Isles add a smooth-skating left-shooting defenseman with promise, and a low cap hit.
Islanders Sign William Dufour to Entry Level Contract
The 2020 5th-round pick has exploded with Saint John.
Ross Johnston Suspended Three Games for Check to A.J. Greer’s Head
Johnston’s first suspension comes on what was deemed a minor penalty at the time.
Anatoly Golyshev Tells His Side of Split with New York Islanders
The former KHL all-star feels he never really got a chance. Whatever your view, it’s clear there was a player-organization disconnect.
Chara joins COVID list, Nelson out 2-4 weeks, Golyshev, Hickey recalled
Another day, another roster hit, but apparently the games must go on.
Islanders Anders Lee, Ross Johnston join Josh Bailey in COVID Protocol
The hits keep coming.
Ryan Pulock to miss 4-6 weeks with ‘lower body’ (So: leg, probably foot/ankle) injury
Tough news follows ugly end to the trip.
BLOCKBUSTER: Islanders trade Johnny Boychuk to Sabres for future considerations
The Isles get quasi-cap relief, the Sabres get cap support after removing Jack Eichel.
Islanders Forward Ross Johnston Extended for Four Years
Oh, you didn’t have this transaction in your prediction pool?
Islanders Transactions: Komarov, Timashov on waivers, for different reasons
Uncle Leo does everything, including hit waivers when you need it.
New York Islanders 2021-22 Season Opening* Roster
(*For cap purposes) Lou doesn’t have to announce anything.
Is Erik Gustafsson the Islanders’ blueline fallback option?
Probably not the original plan, to be honest.
[Updated & Official] Beauvillier, Sorokin, Palmieri also have new deals
The Islanders finally announced deals have been reached with Casey Cizikas, Kyle Palmieri, Anthony Beauvillier and Ilya Sorokin.
NHL Free Agency: Islanders will need to act fast, with backup plans ready to go
The Isles have decision trees to follow at center, wing and defense, but free agent names are already dropping fast.
Islanders Lose Jordan Eberle in Seattle Expansion Draft
It’s a hit to the lineup, for $5.5 million more off the cap.
Islanders Expose Bailey, Eberle in Seattle Expansion Draft
Something more must be going on. Right?
Another Rabbit Out of a Hat: Islanders send picks to Coyotes to take Andrew Ladd
The biggest remaining salary cap headache is moved for a couple of second-round picks and a conditional third.
Nick Leddy Traded to Red Wings for Richard Panik, 2nd-Round Pick
Lou Lamoriello found a solution to a difficult problem.
Pageau Injury, Cizikas/Palmieri Free Agency, Depth Connect Islanders Offseason Needs
J-G Pageau’s playoff injury is a reminder of the challenge Lamoriello has in continuing the Islanders’ success.
Palmieri, Zajac will make Islanders debuts together vs. Flyers
The former Devils will likely pair together alongside 900-game Islander Josh Bailey to start off.
Islanders sign Anatolii Golyshev from KHL
The 2016 4th-round pick is headed to North America.
J-G Pageau, Noah Dobson on Covid Protocol list, miss Islanders game vs. Devils
It’s the first time Covid protocol list has affected an Isles game lineup.
Boychuk ends his NHL career due to eye injury
The "life choice" stems from the eye injury he suffered during the ‘19–20 regular season and the chronic vision problems he experienced afterwards.
Ryan Pulock, Islanders reach two-year deal, avoid arbitration
The defenseman agrees to a reported two-year, $10 million deal.
Cap Pain: Islanders trade Devon Toews to Avalanche for Picks
We were afraid it might come to this.
Islanders to Sign Goalie Cory Schneider
The ex-Devil will try to rediscover his form, likely in AHL Bridgeport
Minor Trade: Islanders send Kyle Burroughs to Avalanche for A.J. Greer
Also: Pulock, Toews, Ho-Sang file for arbitration.
Islanders Re-Sign Aho, Extend Qualifying Offers: Ho-Sang retained, Soderstrom let go
Standard steps while the Islanders are also reportedly trying to resign UFA Derick Brassard.