Stories for Islanders — newest first. Wire →
The Point · While Evgeni Malkin ultimately decided to sign a new one-year deal to return to the Penguins back in May, he had another option on the table. KHL Metallurg Director Alexei Zhloba told Championnat’s Vladimir Lavesky that they were hoping to get the 40-year-old to return there…
The Point · This afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that they’ve brought in defenseman Carson Soucy on a professional tryout agreement. The 32-year-old lefty spent last season in New York, starting on Broadway with the Rangers where he skated in 46 games. In late January the…
The Point · The first game of the Red Wings prospect tournament is over, with Detroit managing a thrilling last-second comeback to force overtime and the shootout. Kienan Draper, son of Kris Draper, scored the game-winner in the shootout to give the Red Wings prospects the win over the…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is on goaltenders. Goalies are the toughest position in fantasy to value because of their unpredictability, which is why the premium…
The Point · We’ve reached the end of summer and the NHL’s 2026 off-season is basically over. While most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each franchise that have yet to be answered. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs…
The Point · On Wednesday, the Anaheim Ducks placed Chris Kreider on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract by mutual agreement. The 35-year-old winger cleared waivers the following day, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kreider had a bounce-back performance…
The Point · With the 2026-27 NHL season right around the corner, The Hockey News is counting down the top 10 fantasy players at each position. Today's focus is on defensemen. The wrinkle for defensemen in fantasy this season is the inclusion of Evan Bouchard in the elite tier with Quinn…
The Point · Copy Link Email Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Article content See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Don't have an account? Create Account Sign…
The Point · There are only 16 teams in the NHL that have a former first-overall pick on their active roster, and there are just four teams with two of them. Then there are the Toronto Maple Leafs, who are set to have three No. 1 picks in their lineup this season — captain Auston Matthews,…
The Point · The NHL’s 2026-27 training camp season is just days away, and while most teams tried addressing their key issues this summer, there are still questions for each team. Whether it’s roster spot competition, coaching staffs under the gun, or other issues, teams will be trying to…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Toronto’s first-overall draft pick will be living among the first family of the Maple Leafs. As was anticipated, Gavin McKenna is going to lodge with John Tavares at his home in the suburbs as the rookie acclimatizes…
The Point · One of the NHL’s more contentious policies isn’t set to change for the 2026-27 season. The 2027 NHL Draft will take place on June 25 and 26, and remain in a decentralized format, per Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. The decentralized draft format allows teams to stay in their…
The Point · Copy Link Email Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Article content See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Don't have an account? Create Account Sign…
The Point · CHICAGO -- Ask those who have worked with Cole Eiserman what his best asset is, and the answer is the same: his shot. Jay Pandolfo, who coached the New York Islanders forward prospect at Boston University, called him"a sniper." Rocky Thompson, who coached Eiserman last season…
The Point · Last week we looked into younger players across each division who have the most to prove this year. Of course, the entire NHL is full of names who face a crucial season, so next it’s time to look at some veterans who especially need to show something to extend their NHL…
The Point · Apr 6, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Valtteri Filppula (51) during the game against the Nashville Predators at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports Valtteri Filppula was part of the Detroit Red Wings team that won the…
The Point · There are a handful of NHL teams stuck in the NHL’s middle class, arguably a place you don’t want to be when it comes to your short- and long-term prospects of winning. The 2026-27 season will be particularly interesting, as several teams could finish anywhere from a wild-card…
The Point · Building a Stanley Cup-contending team is no easy task. The window can close at the cost of one injury, enough to shake a locker room, and building a window that is active must require all the right pieces, from a maturing young core to superstars in their prime. Even with a…
