Islanders aren’t OK being just a ‘challenger brand’ anymore
LOS ANGELES — The change in the Islanders’ approach off the ice this season might be more dramatic…
Matthew Schaefer powers Islanders past Panthers in latest thrilling comeback
The Islanders’ stirring run of comebacks from two-goal deficits incredibly continued Sunday night against the two-time defending Stanley…
Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer won’t let you forget just how rare he is
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Three weeks without watching Matthew Schaefer play hockey and you almost forgot what this 18-year-old…
We’ve never seen anything like Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer
How good has young Matthew Schaefer been? Start here: so good you see Islanders jackets and ski caps…
Matthew Schaefer gives Islanders brief concussion scare
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Matthew Schaefer getting hurt was the absolute nightmare scenario for the Islanders — one they…
Quinn Hughes offered glimpse into Matthew Schaefer’s Islanders future
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — I saw Matthew Schaefer’s future Saturday night. The future wore No. 43 for the Wild,…
Matthew Schaefer’s overtime goal flips Islanders narrative to push past Maple Leafs
As if Matthew Schaefer’s rocket-fueled rookie season needed another signature moment, here it came Saturday night. The 18-year-old…
Mathew Barzal sure sounds like an Islanders leader
Earlier this week, when the Islanders were heaping praise on Mathew Barzal for standing up for Matthew Schaefer…
Five Islanders and their Olympics cases — who has a shot at Milan?
The Islanders’ Olympic hopefuls are, in the very literal sense of the word, hopefuls. It’s entirely possible that…
Matthew Schaefer’s Team Canada case couldn’t be any clearer
The decision Doug Armstrong’s management group needs to make before the Canadian Olympic roster is announced on New…
How Islanders’ approach to 2026 NHL trade deadline is changing
It’s too early in the season to know anything definite about the trade deadline, but the Islanders are…
Why we can believe the Islanders’ start is for real
DETROIT — The season is 20 games old, right in the sweet spot where it is still early…