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Anders Lee, the Islanders’ longtime captain and 14-season veteran, is off to Utah to play for the Mammoth on a lucrative three-year, $5.4M deal — a bold move after contract talks stalled with New York. Known for his aggressive, “havoc”-inducing style and “dirty” goals, Lee’s new jersey number (72) and whirlwind exit have fans buzzing. He’s thrilled with the deal and the chance to chase a champions...

The New York Islanders are stuck with a $3.5 million cap hit tied to Matthew Schaefer’s bonuses — a consequence of using LTIR to stay under the salary cap after his Calder-winning rookie season. This penalty will linger for two more seasons unless they avoid LTIR, and if goalie Vitek Vanecek starts in the minors, the Islanders could face an even bigger hit, pushing their cap space to nearly $4 mil...

The New York Islanders are letting fans design their very first alternate jersey — and it’s blowing up. Within five hours of launching the contest, they hit 12,000 submissions, soaring to 30,000 by morning. The team’s president says this is a boundary-breaking move, giving fans direct creative control. Designs are due July 24, then narrowed to five finalists by a team panel — and the public votes...

Islanders’ wild contest is already exploding with 37K entries, while Ducks and Coyotes both matched offer sheets—showing these moves only work when teams mess up protecting players. Connor Bedard’s surgery sidelines him until November, and Daniel Alfredsson’s move to the Senators’ rivals adds drama. Coaching shakeups hit too: Mark Giordano steps into the Leafs’ bench, but Hayley Wickenheiser depar...

Bo Horvat and rising star defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson are hitting the ice together as the Islanders gear up for the 2026-27 season, with Aitcheson — a first-round draft pick and OHL captain who led his league in goals and points — set to start the year in the AHL with Hamilton. While Horvat, the team’s top scorer last season, eyes a potential captaincy, the focus is on Aitcheson’s development, wi...

The New York Islanders are letting fans design their next alternate jersey, with the winning entry set to debut on ice and its creator invited to witness the moment live. Fans can customize everything from color schemes to shoulder patches, choosing between nostalgic nods like the ’90s fisherman wave or bold new twists. Over 11,000 designs poured in within four hours, showcasing a wildly creative...

The New York Islanders are rallying their fans to co-create the team’s next alternate jersey — a bold move to reignite passion after two playoff-less seasons. Using an online design tool packed with templates, logos, and colors, fans can submit their visions before July 24. A panel will narrow it to five finalists, then the crowd votes in early August — and the winning design hits the ice, with it...

The Islanders wrapped up their offseason quietly—no blockbuster trades, but major roster shifts: captain Anders Lee gone to Utah, and new signings Matias Maccelli, Matthew Kessel, and Vitek Vanecek all on one-year deals. With a cap hit just over $101M and a new $104M ceiling, they’ve got under $3M in space—unless they hide Vanecek’s full salary by sending him to the minors, freeing up nearly $4M....