NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – September 15, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
New York Islanders
Everything on KK Hockey about the Islanders, including beat items kept off the front page. All teams →
Islanders will get full effect of Peter DeBoer in first camp as coach
from Sportsnet,
WESTBURY, N.Y. — When Peter DeBoer took over as coach of the New York Islanders near the end of last season, his runway of four games was not long enough to make the playoffs in a last-ditch effort.
New York Islanders Name Bo Horvat 16th Captain In Franchise History
from The Hockey News,
The New York Islanders have honoured one of their key offensive players with the 'C' for the upcoming season.
The Islanders announced on Monday that Bo Horvat will serve as the 16th captain in franchise history.
Islanders name Bo Horvat 16th captain in franchise history
from Sportsnet,
The New York Islanders announced Monday that Horvat will be the team's 16th captain in franchise history.
Horvat is coming off back-to-back seasons with 57 points but he had a considerable boost in scoring production with 31 goals in 68 games.
Blue Jackets sign D Carson Soucy to professional tryout contract
from Sportsnet,
2026-2027 NHL team preview: New York Islanders
from Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli),
A top pick, let alone one that wasn’t earned through the humiliation of a 60-point season, was always going to send a jolt through a proud, frustrated fan base like the Islanders’. Still, no one knew just how lucky New York had really gotten until the puck dropped on the 2025-26 season. Most experts agreed that consensus top player Matthew Schaefer, the speedy defenseman Darche and Co. picked first at the 2025 NHL Draft, did not have the transformative, franchise-saving ceiling projected for recent top picks Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard. That thesis went out the window sometime in October.
NHL Rumor Mill – September 11, 2026
from Lyle Richardson of Spector's Hockey,
Which Tri-State Area NHL Team Is Closest To Winning The Stanley Cup?
from The Hockey News,
NHL on Prime (Canada) reveals 2026-27 Wednesday Night Hockey schedule
from Sportsnet,
David Shuman joins Islanders’ ownership group as limited partner
from Sportsnet,
NEW YORK — David Shuman has joined the New York Islanders ’ ownership group as a limited partner, subject to NHL approval.
Shuman’s venture capital firm, Lateralus Holdings, and the team announced his minority investment on Monday. The Islanders did not disclose financial terms or what percentage Shuman is getting other than to say there will be no changes to day-to-day business and hockey operations or front office leadership.
Scott Malkin and Jon Ledecky serve as governor and alternate governor, with Oliver Haarmann, Dewey Shay and John Collins also listed as co-owners.
“David is one of the most passionate Islanders fans I know and an extraordinary builder of companies," Ledecky said in a statement. “That mindset will be invaluable as we continue to invest in this organization and in this community.”
Islanders’ new third jersey pick is very lighthouse-y
via RMNB
Pass or fail?
The New York Islanders officially unveiled their fans’ pick for the team’s new third jersey…
Islanders Unveil Eight Finalists For Fan-Driven Jersey Contest
from The Hockey News,
With over 80,000 submissions, the New York Islanders are closing in on their final eight designs for their fan-driven jersey contest for the 2027-28 season.
AHL’s Hamilton Hammers introduce Jay McKee as head coach, unveil jerseys
from Sportsnet,
Islanders ink F Maccelli ($2.25M), G Vanecek ($1M) to one-year deals
via TSN
The New York Islanders have signed unrestricted free agent forward Matias Maccelli to a one-year, $2.25 million contract as well as goaltender Vitek Vanecek to a one-year, $1 million deal, per TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Blues waive Jonathan Drouin for purpose of buyout
from Sportsnet,
Canadiens draft Parker Trottier, grandson of Hall of Famer
from Sportsnet,
Islanders sign Tony DeAngelo to two-year, $9-million contract
from Sportsnet,
The defenceman has signed a two-year contract extension with an annual average value of $4.5 million, the team announced Friday.
DeAngelo, 30, recorded five goals and 30 assists in 76 games last season.
He was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.
Over 482 career NHL games with the Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and Arizona Coyotes, DeAngelo has 264 points (57 goals and 207 assists).
Islanders hire Cup winner Dupuis for front office
from ESPN,
Former Stanley Cup winner Pascal Dupuis has been hired as the Islanders' director of player development, the team announced Tuesday.