Islanders, Max Tsyplakov avoid arbitration with two-year pact
The Islanders and Max Tsyplakov did not get as far as arbitration. The two sides avoided the July…
Re-drafting the 2022 NHL Draft: Logan Cooley, Lane Hutson lead Scott Wheeler’s do-over
Welcome, for an eighth straight year, to my annual re-draft and ranking review exercise. Each summer at The Athletic,…
Former Islander Cal Clutterbuck competing in New York State Open
Former Islanders tough guy Cal Clutterbuck is trying to turn his obsession with golf into a title at…
Which NHL broadcasts are the best? 2025 broadcast rankings, rated by fans
The recent shocking news that the St. Louis Blues and FanDuel Sports Network are parting ways with legendary…
Thoughts on Tsyplakov & the Islanders Ahead of Arbitration Window Opening Tomorrow
The dead of summer is a real thing, folks. The New York Islanders’ season begins in 82 days,…
What’s every NHL team’s best and worst jersey in franchise history?
In the NHL, jerseys are more than just uniforms; they are symbols of a legacy, history and pride…
Which NHL teams improved the most this offseason? Ranking all 32
The summer calm has arrived, the time of the offseason where player movement slows to a crawl and…
Top 100 drafted NHL prospects ranking: Schaefer, Misa, Demidov lead Wheeler’s summer 2025 list
Welcome to the summer 2025 edition of my ranking of the NHL’s best prospects at The Athletic. This…
Way-too-early predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season: Stanley Cup winner, awards and more
By Shayna Goldman, Sean Gentille, Jesse Granger and The Athletic NHL Staff Are the Florida Panthers bound for…
Islanders superfan completes quest of visiting all NHL arenas
He’s been everywhere, man. A diehard Islanders fan made it his mission to visit all 33 NHL venues…
Sorokin, Blue Jackets, Hunter, Lord
Throughout the past few days, there have been several unconfirmed rumors that New York Islanders’ netminder Ilya Sorokin…