Isles Buzz
@isles-buzz.bsky.social
🔹 Isles fan providing news + updates
🔸 On Instagram & Threads as @isles_buzz
🔹 Not affiliated with the New York Islanders
🔸 On Instagram & Threads as @isles_buzz
🔹 Not affiliated with the New York Islanders
Matthew Schafer, the Islanders’ first-overall pick, has officially signed his entry-level contract!
August 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Matthew Schafer, the Islanders’ first-overall pick, has officially signed his entry-level contract!
Maxim is back for another two years!
July 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Maxim is back for another two years!
The Islanders begin the season against some Metro Division rivals!
On October 9, they head to Pittsburgh to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Then, they return home for an October 11 matchup with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals!
On October 9, they head to Pittsburgh to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Then, they return home for an October 11 matchup with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals!
July 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The Islanders begin the season against some Metro Division rivals!
On October 9, they head to Pittsburgh to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Then, they return home for an October 11 matchup with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals!
On October 9, they head to Pittsburgh to face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins. Then, they return home for an October 11 matchup with Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals!
Victor Eklund has signed his entry-level contract!
July 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Victor Eklund has signed his entry-level contract!
Gatcomb is staying on the Island!
July 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Gatcomb is staying on the Island!
Here is an update on Isles forward Max Tsyplakov.
July 5, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Here is an update on Isles forward Max Tsyplakov.
Welcome to the Island, Maxim!
July 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Welcome to the Island, Maxim!
Emil Heineman, who was acquired in the Dobson trade, has been signed!
July 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Emil Heineman, who was acquired in the Dobson trade, has been signed!
The Islanders have made some more depth signings!
Matthew Highmore:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Cole McWard:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $150k (AHL), $200k (Guaranteed)
Matthew Highmore:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Cole McWard:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $150k (AHL), $200k (Guaranteed)
July 2, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The Islanders have made some more depth signings!
Matthew Highmore:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Cole McWard:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $150k (AHL), $200k (Guaranteed)
Matthew Highmore:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Cole McWard:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $150k (AHL), $200k (Guaranteed)
Holmstrom’s Here to Stay! 🖊️ The Swedish winger inks a 2-year deal to keep playing on Long Island!
July 1, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Holmstrom’s Here to Stay! 🖊️ The Swedish winger inks a 2-year deal to keep playing on Long Island!
Here are some Isles updates after Darche's press conference.
July 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Here are some Isles updates after Darche's press conference.
The Isles have made another signing!
July 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The Isles have made another signing!
Jonathan Drouin is coming to the Island!
July 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Jonathan Drouin is coming to the Island!
Big Save Dave is coming to New York!
July 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Big Save Dave is coming to New York!
DeAngelo is staying on the Island!
July 1, 2025 at 8:26 PM
DeAngelo is staying on the Island!
Here is an update on the Isles' restricted free agents.
June 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Here is an update on the Isles' restricted free agents.
Romy is back!
Details:
- Year 1: None
- Years 2-4: NMC
- Year 5: NMC, 16 Team NTC
- Years 6-8: 16 Team NTC
Details:
- Year 1: None
- Years 2-4: NMC
- Year 5: NMC, 16 Team NTC
- Years 6-8: 16 Team NTC
June 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Romy is back!
Details:
- Year 1: None
- Years 2-4: NMC
- Year 5: NMC, 16 Team NTC
- Years 6-8: 16 Team NTC
Details:
- Year 1: None
- Years 2-4: NMC
- Year 5: NMC, 16 Team NTC
- Years 6-8: 16 Team NTC
Julien Gauthier:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Liam Foudy:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $300k (AHL)
Some Notable Isles RFAS:
- Simon Holmstrom
- Emil Heineman
- Max Tsyplakov
- Marc Gatcomb
- Alex Romanov
- Scott Perunovich
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Liam Foudy:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $300k (AHL)
Some Notable Isles RFAS:
- Simon Holmstrom
- Emil Heineman
- Max Tsyplakov
- Marc Gatcomb
- Alex Romanov
- Scott Perunovich
June 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Julien Gauthier:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Liam Foudy:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $300k (AHL)
Some Notable Isles RFAS:
- Simon Holmstrom
- Emil Heineman
- Max Tsyplakov
- Marc Gatcomb
- Alex Romanov
- Scott Perunovich
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $325k (AHL)
Liam Foudy:
- 1 year, two-way contract
- $775k (NHL), $300k (AHL)
Some Notable Isles RFAS:
- Simon Holmstrom
- Emil Heineman
- Max Tsyplakov
- Marc Gatcomb
- Alex Romanov
- Scott Perunovich
Unless the Islanders make a trade, they have made their final selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.
June 28, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Unless the Islanders make a trade, they have made their final selection in the 2025 NHL Draft.
The Islanders have selected a goalie!
June 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Islanders have selected a goalie!
With the 138th pick, the Isles have selected Sam Laurila!
June 28, 2025 at 7:24 PM
With the 138th pick, the Isles have selected Sam Laurila!
The Islanders have used their fourth-round pick! Welcome to New York, Tomas!
June 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Islanders have used their fourth-round pick! Welcome to New York, Tomas!
The Islanders have made their fifth selection of the 2025 NHL Draft!
June 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Islanders have made their fifth selection of the 2025 NHL Draft!
The Isles have made their first pick on day two of the 2025 NHL Draft! Welcome to New York, Daniil!
June 28, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The Isles have made their first pick on day two of the 2025 NHL Draft! Welcome to New York, Daniil!
Kashawn Aitcheson is coming to Long Island!
June 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Kashawn Aitcheson is coming to Long Island!