New York Islanders News & Stories
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Dec 5th, 20:01NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer holds top spot as Beckett Sennecke rises
The Elite Prospects scouting team breaks down the current Calder Trophy race.
Nov 11th, 21:25NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Alfons Freij's puck-moving game impressing with Timrå
Jimmy Hamrin takes a look at the top performing prospects in Sweden, led by Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij.
Nov 6th, 20:27NHL
Calder Trophy Power Rankings: Matthew Schaefer takes lead over Ivan Demidov
The NHL's top rookies are bringing the heat early this season. See who’s rising, slipping, and stealing the spotlight in Elite Prospects’ updated Calder Trophy power rankings.
Nov 4th, 04:35NHLMatthew Schaefer’s exceptionally mature game in the NHL has exceeded all expectations
Matthew Schaefer has been thriving in the NHL, despite his historically young age. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down what makes the New York Islanders' recent first-overall pick an exceptional defenceman.
Oct 23rd, 15:17NHLRanking early season performances of the NHL's top rookie defencemen
David St-Louis ranks eleven of the NHL's top rookie defenders, evaluating how they have performed in the league so far this season.
Oct 10th, 13:39NHL Prospect ReportGoalies Stock Watch: Parker Snell, William Lacelle holding down the fort for the 2026 NHL Draft
Jacob Titus breaks down the world of goaltending in our latest stock watch.
Oct 7th, 14:27NHLCalder Trophy Power Rankings: Ivan Demidov leads the way
In the first edition of the Calder Trophy Power Rankings for the 2025-26 NHL season, the Elite Prospects scouts put together a top-10 list of front runners to win Rookie of the Year.
Sep 23rd, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
Sep 17th, 15:07Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 2-ranked New York Islanders
Our scouts break down the prospect pool for the No. 2 ranked New York Islanders.
Aug 20th, 13:48NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.
Jul 4th, 16:10NHLWinner and losers in NHL Free Agency
It's not always fair to pick winners and losers on July 3, but there are some trends that just jump out at you.
Jun 29th, 00:022025 NHL DraftElite Prospects' 2025 NHL Draft Grades
Daniel Gee, David St-Louis, and Mitchell Brown break down how every team performed at the draft.
Jun 27th, 23:06Noah DobsonFilm Room: What Noah Dobson brings to the Montreal Canadiens
David St-Louis breaks down the film on the newest Montreal Canadiens defender.
Jun 27th, 14:322025 NHL DraftFive bold predictions for the 2025 NHL Draft
Cam Robinson's annual bold predictions are back and spicier than ever!
Jun 26th, 15:032025 NHL DraftFilm Room: What Makes Matthew Schaefer 2025’s Top Prospect
Cam Robinson breaks down Matthew Schaefer's impressive game and highlights what makes him the top prospect in the 2025 class.
Jun 24th, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
Jun 9th, 05:312025 NHL DraftFinal Thoughts from the NHL Draft Combine: Insights and Expectations
Cam Robinson shares his final thoughts, predictions, and emotions from the NHL Draft Combine. Complete with quotes from scouts and executives
Apr 22nd, 02:31NHLThe NHL Coaching Carousel: Who's out, and who's next?
Five teams are currently on the lookout for a new coach. Who will they target, and will any other teams join them?
