Islanders send Noah Dobson to Canadiens in draft-day changes
Islanders Trade Noah Dobson Ahead of Draft LOS ANGELES – For a good part of the year, Noah Dobson’s contract has been a major concern for the Islanders. In fact, the apparent resolution was to let go of Dobson. He has now been traded to Montreal ahead of the first round of Friday’s draft. This […]
James Hagens is the unpredictable choice in the 2025 NHL Draft, with the Islanders as a potential option.
James Hagens and the NHL Draft Speculation LOS ANGELES – The focus of intrigue for the upcoming NHL Draft is James Hagens. Many are curious if this Long Island native, projected as a potential No. 1 pick, could end up falling to the 10th or 11th spots instead. Every scenario feels intertwined. “If I slide, […]
Matthew Schaefer’s NHL aspirations are now in the hands of the Islanders
Los Angeles – Anticipation Awaits for Matthew Schafer Los Angeles is buzzing with excitement, but until the moment arrives, it’s hard to declare anything as final—and Matthew Schafer seems to feel that way too. During a nearly 17-minute media session on a pool deck in downtown Los Angeles, Schafer, considered the top prospect, answered numerous […]
Updates on contract discussions for Islanders’ Noah Dobson
Islander GM Comments on Dobson’s Contract Negotiations General manager Mathieu Dersch has clarified that he is not looking to trade Noah Dobson amid ongoing contract discussions, which have sparked some speculation about the defender’s future. As a restricted free agent since July 1, Dobson’s situation remains delicate. During a Tuesday Zoom call, Dersch mentioned that […]
Mathieu Darche considers the possibility of an ideal draft situation for the Islanders.
The Islanders are set to secure the top overall pick at next week’s development camp, with potential implications for October as well. The key question remains whether this will be their sole high draft pick. General Manager Mathieu Darche has hinted at the possibility of trading for a second top-10 pick during a discussion on […]
Islanders appoint Rocky Thompson as head coach of AHL Bridgeport
Rocky Thompson Named Head Coach for Bridgeport With the appointment of Rocky Thompson as Bridgeport’s head coach, a significant transformation for the Islanders’ AHL team has begun. This decision, made on Monday, is seen as a crucial step forward. Thompson, who is 47, has spent the last five years in the NHL. In that time, […]
Islanders appoint Ryan Bowness as assistant general manager amid changes in the front office
New Appointments in Islanders’ Front Office The Islanders are continuing to reinforce their front office. On Monday, the team announced the hiring of Ryan Bowness as the assistant general manager and director of the player representative. His addition comes following the hiring of Mathieu Darche last month, who replaced Lou Lamoriello as general manager, adding […]
Mathieu Darche faces a decision on Mat Barzal for the Islanders
This summer, one of the key choices facing Matthew Dersch is, well, not exactly a choice in the usual sense. It’s a bit more complicated, if that makes sense. Sure, Balzar could potentially play in either position during the season as needed. But that’s not really the crux of the matter. The real issue here […]
Mathieu Darche may be considering staying with the Islanders after all
Darche’s Plans for the Islanders Remain Unclear It seems that Mathieu Darche, the new general manager, might not be planning to overhaul the Islanders’ roster this summer, at least not in a visible way. A few weeks into his tenure, he appears to be navigating the offseason without any drastic changes. While phrases like “We […]
Islanders bringing on Mathieu Darche as GM with a significant list of tasks ahead
The Islanders Have a New General Manager After a prolonged search lasting over a month, the Islanders have finally appointed a new general manager. Matthew Dersch, previously the general manager of Tampa Bay’s Lightning Assistant, has taken over the position, defeating competitors Jarmoke Karahnen and Mark Bergevin. Dersch, at 48, is now set to lead […]