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May 22, 2025

Islanders willing to deal No. 5 pick

May 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Absolutely. We’re open to any deal that might make the team better."

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May 22, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, Thomas Vanek, Garth Snow
May 18, 2025

Lazar complements (and compliments) Reinhart's leadership

May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I mean, he’s a man amongst boys, he can win any battle, if necessary, and really put the team on his back."

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May 18, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Curtis Lazar, Griffin Reinhart, Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Edmonton Oil Kings
May 01, 2025

Islanders acquire Halak

May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The Washington Capitals traded Jaroslav Halak Thursday afternoon.

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May 01, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Jaroslav Halak, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals
April 24, 2025

Bettman: 'Lots of interest' in buying Islanders

April 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's listening. But he hasn't made a firm decision to sell."

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April 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders
April 19, 2025

Streit happy Flyers signed MacDonald

April 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"He's improved over the years and established himself as one of the top D in the league."

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April 19, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Philadelphia Flyers, New York Islanders, Mark Streit, Andrew MacDonald
April 11, 2025

Leaked Isles contract offer 'awkward' for Vanek

April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It came out a few days later and that bugged me."

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April 11, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin
April 05, 2025

Report: Isles, Nabokov considering another year together

April 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols

A Newsday report suggests the New York Islanders and Evgeni Nabokov may decide to extend their relationship for another season.

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April 05, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov
April 04, 2025

Tavares: Wang provided stability to Islanders

April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"If there's a change, there's a change, but I know how much he has invested in this team and we're looking forward to the future."

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April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, John Tavares, Charles Wang
March 28, 2025

Report: Wang in talks to sell majority stake in Islanders

March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

A TSN report indicates something may be afoot with the ownership situation of the New York Islanders.

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March 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Charles Wang
March 26, 2025

Eakins recalls young Chara with Islanders

March 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"It comes down to the player who has to say, ‘I’m not going to be a gangly, weak guy on the ice. I’m going to turn myself into a beast.’ ”

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March 26, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Eakins, Martin Marincin, Zdeno Chara, New York Islanders
March 24, 2025

Nabokov, 38, may keep playing

March 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I feel like I can still do it. Rob Blake told me, 'When it's time, you'll know.' I don't know yet."

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March 24, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Evgeni Nabokov, Anders Nilsson, Kevin Poulin, Garth Snow
March 17, 2025

Trade from Isles surprised Moulson

March 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"We were a pretty close group. To be taken away from that was tough."

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March 17, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, Matt Moulson, NHL trade deadline, Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild
March 16, 2025

Vanek on leaving Sabres, Isles' contract leak

March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Montreal Canadiens winger Thomas Vanek didn't shy away from any questions posed about his time with the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders.

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March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, NHL trade deadline
March 13, 2025

Gilman: Canucks players 'clearly believe in themselves'

March 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Canucks AGM Laurence Gilman appreciates how his club was able to rebound in a gritty manner from Monday's unforgettable loss.

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March 13, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Laurence Gilman, Henrik Sedin
March 06, 2025

Isles' Snow explains Vanek aftermath

March 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Isles GM Garth Snow is facing heavy criticism for his handling of the Thomas Vanek trade and he gave his side of the story to Hockey Central at Noon on Thursday.

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March 06, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Thomas Vanek, Garth Snow, New York Islanders, NHL trade deadline, Montreal Canadiens, Matt Moulson, John Tavares, Olympics, Andrew MacDonald
March 02, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Weekend intel

March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

A running collection of the latest info from this weekend with Wednesday's trade deadline looming. Constant updates.

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March 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, Ryan Kesler, Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers, Brad Boyes, Dmitry Kulikov, Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Pat LaFontaine, Martin St. Louis, Roberto Luongo, Stan Bowman, Dustin Byfuglien, Kevin Cheveldayoff, Tyler Myers
February 25, 2025

Regin sticks with Kane, second line for Hawks

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Peter Regin is a double lottery winner with his trade from the Islanders to the contending Blackhawks, in that he'll also be lining up with a pretty slick winger.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Chicago Blackhawks, Peter Regin, New York Islanders, Patrick Kane, Joel Quenneville
February 25, 2025

Isles' Tavares won't need surgery

February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

What could have been a lot worse just got a bit better for the New York Islanders concerning John Tavares and his MCL.

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February 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
New York Islanders, John Tavares
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