NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: John Tavares #91 of the New York Islanders heads onto the ice before the game against the Edmonton Oilers at the Barclays Center on November 5, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Tavares will meet with 5 teams during UFA interview period

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John Tavares will meet with five teams when the free agent interview period opens tomorrow, according to various reports. The…

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Sep 17, 2017; Uniondale, NY, USA; General view of the ice before a game between the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers at NYCB Live at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders to play additional eight games at Nassau Coliseum this season

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The Islanders will play an additional eight games at Nassau Coliseum, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on a busy…

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Trotz hiring latest sign these are not the ‘same old Isles’

Even just a few weeks ago it was hard to imagine a Stanley Cup-winning coach would leave a championship team…

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Barry Trotz named head coach of Islanders

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Talk about an upgrade behind the bench. The Islanders hired the biggest free agent head coach on the market in…

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Mar 11, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) controls the puck during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Isles Barzal takes home Calder Trophy

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Mathew Barzal’s stellar rookie campaign was rewarded on Wednesday as he was awarded the Calder Trophy at the NHL Awards…

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Feb 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save as Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) attempts to stop New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) from putting in a rebound during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Save the date: Isles open season in Carolina; Play Nashville in home opener

The Islanders will start the 2018-19 season on the road in Carolina on October 4 and open the home portion…

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Mar 11, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Tavares focusing on contract extension with Islanders

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Islanders fans holding out that John Tavares will re-sign with the club got another glimmer of hope on Thursday. TSN’s…

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Feb 5, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) stands for the Nation Anthem before the game against the Nashville Predators at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Isles hire Steve Pellegrini as assistant GM

Lou Lamoriello continued to put his stamp on the Islanders on Tuesday hiring Steve Pellegrini as assistant general manager. Pellegrini will…

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Mar 11, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) skates during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Tavares guessing game continues following Islanders front office shakeup

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The Islanders will have a new head coach and possibly a new general manager come September, but could they be…

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Mar 26, 2018; New York, NY, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Isles interested in Philipp Grubauer

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It’s no secret the Islanders are in need of a goaltender and it appears they may have their sites already…

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Who will be the next head coach of the New York Islanders?

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With Lou Lamoriello deciding to clean house on Tuesday, the Islanders are now in need of a new head coach….

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Change is finally coming to Islanders under Lamoriello

The Islanders desperately needed a culture change, and the winds of change began to blow late last month when ownership…

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Islanders fire GM Garth Snow, head coach Doug Weight

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New president of hockey operations Lou Lamoriello made a big splash on Tuesday relieving longtime general manager Garth Snow and…

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Lamoriello brings credibility, but questions still remain for Islanders

Lou Lamoriello didn’t make any waves in his first few hours as president of hockey operations for the New York…

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Jan 22, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello and New Yor Yankees general manager Brian Cashman watch the Toronto Raptors play against the Phoenix Suns at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Lou Lamoriello hired as Islanders’ president of hockey operations

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Lou Lamoriello will join the Islanders front office as president of Hockey operations, the team announced on Tuesday morning. The…

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Hockey world reacts to passing of Bill Torrey

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Reactions came from far and wide as news of the passing of Billy Torrey spread on Thursday. The man responsible…

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Legendary GM Bill Torrey passes away at 83

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The architect of four straight Stanley Cup winning Islander teams, Bill Torrey, passed away on Wednesday evening at his home…

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Jan 22, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Lou Lamoriello and New Yor Yankees general manager Brian Cashman watch the Toronto Raptors play against the Phoenix Suns at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Could Lou Lamoriello still be an option to join the Islanders organization?

It’s been nearly a month since Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky addressed the media and fans saying that the entire hockey…

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Will the ping pong balls bounce the Islanders way?

It’s amazing to think that two years removed from their first playoff series win since 1993, the Islanders are back…

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Off-Season Targets: Jaroslav Halak

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Back at the 2017 NHL trade deadline, with the Edmonton Oilers closing in on a playoff spot, the club was…

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Islanders head into offseason with little clarity on front office or Tavares situations

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — If you were expecting (or hoping) for some sort of clarity on the Islanders’ front office situation…

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Snow, Weight remain with Islanders, for now

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — There was frustration and disappointment from the front office of the New York Islanders, but not much change…

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Tavares taking time to make contract decision

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — John Tavares stood in front of a gaggle of reporters and cameras on Monday afternoon before he…

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Updates from Islanders breakup day (2)

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EAST MEADOW, N. Y. — The second day of exit meetings are taking place today at Northwell Ice Center. There are…

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Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) and center John Tavares (91) celebrate in the first period of the game against San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Teammates giving John Tavares space to make contract decision

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — It’s no secret that the players in the Islander dressing room want John Tavares back next season,…

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What They Said: Islanders address media during team breakup day

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The Islanders began their exit interviews on Sunday less than 24 hours after their season came to…

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Johnny Boychuk to undergo surgery on Monday

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EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — After missing the Islanders last two games of the season, Johnny Boychuk will undergo offseason surgery to…

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Mar 20, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey (14) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) battle for the puck behind the goal during the third period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports

Hickey reminds Isles of his value on and off the ice

There was nothing flashy about Thomas Hickey’s game. He wasn’t the power play quarterback. He wasn’t going to blow you…

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Mar 15, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) makes a glove save as New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) looks for a rebound during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Anders Lee had 40 goals… and then he didn’t

NEW YORK — For a few minutes in the second period of Thursday’s home finale, it looked as though Anders Lee…

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