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Islanders' past deals could lend insight into potential Noah Dobson extension

Extending Noah Dobson’s contract was not the first order of business for the Islanders during what should be a truly fascinating offseason.

Which Islanders are in the mix for the NHL's return to the international stage?

In 2021, any time Mat Barzal was asked about the risks of participating in the Beijing Olympics that coming winter, he said it was worth it to represent Team Canada....

How fixing their long-suffering special teams may be the key to unlocking a brighter Islanders future

The lowest-hanging fruit for the Islanders in terms year-over-year improvement is — by far — special teams.

The tension in the Islanders' parting comments before an offseason that promises changes

Asked whether he’s nervous about changes to the roster, Mat Barzal replied, “Definitely. It’s been three years now where we haven’t got over the hump in the first round."

Takeaways on every Islanders player, going from the playoff ouster into a telling offseason

The Islanders’ season is over after a five-game loss to the Hurricanes in the first round, so it’s time to reflect and to start looking ahead.

Why Islanders are feeling optimistic despite Game 1 loss to Hurricanes

Was there enough good in this Game 1 loss to the Hurricanes that the Islanders could feel like they had a blueprint to win the series?

Islanders miss chance to steal Game 1 in NHL playoffs with frustrating loss

This was the sort of ugly Game 1 that the Islanders felt right at home in.

Islanders get star defenseman back for playoff opener

The Islanders dodged one injury bullet but might still get hit by another.

The stats that could dictate the Islanders-Hurricanes first-round showdown

The matchup against the Hurricanes serves as a chance at revenge after Carolina eliminated the Islanders last season.

Islanders expect to use surging goaltender in net with season on line

The Islanders are going to keep riding goaltender Semyon Varlamov, who has lost just one game in regulation over the last month.

Islanders star out vs. Rangers with injury in latest hit to blue line

The Islanders had no choice but to go without Noah Dobson against the Rangers after his upper-body injury wasn't healed in time.

Stakes high for Islanders as rematch with Rangers looms

You might be forgiven for calling this one an important game, while wondering why on earth the NHL thought it permissible to have these teams play each other just three...

Islanders win OT thriller but key star's injury hangs over team

Two points was the first and foremost priority for the Islanders on Thursday, and they checked that box.

Islanders players dismiss Rangers' 'vicious' hits claim

“I don’t care too much what other team’s coaches are saying. We got enough to focus on."

The Islanders are protecting leads with an anti-Roy, Lambert-era style — and this time it's working

Get a lead, ride the goalie — though Semyon Varlamov has supplanted Ilya Sorokin as the No. 1 for the time being — and grind the game out.

Adam Pelech hit on Mika Zibanejad 'accidental' not intentional: Patrick Roy

Islanders coach Patrick Roy had no patience for Rangers coach Peter Laviolette's opinion that Adam Pelech's hit on Mika Zibanejad was intentional.

Rangers coach Peter Laviolette furious over 'vicious' hits in loss to Islanders

After the Rangers’ fourth-to-last game of the season, a 4-2 loss to the Islanders at UBS Arena on Tuesday night, Peter Laviolette was seething. 

Rangers game ends in controversy with star livid over no-call

A heated rivalry game ended in some controversy.

Islanders solidify playoff position with impressive win over Predators

The Islanders control their playoff destiny now after their 2-0 win over the Predators on Saturday night at UBS Arena.

Slumping Islander comes up big with game-winning goal

Noah Dobson has had a strong season, but has tailed off recently. On Thursday he rediscovered his magic, scoring the game-winner for the Islanders.