New York Islanders

Analysis

Cole Eiserman Islanders Contract: The 3-Year Rebuild Window

Cole Eiserman signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Islanders on March 18. His ELC window overlaps with Schaefer's cheap deal and the Barzal-Horvat prime — giving New York a narrow rebuild window that closes by 2029.

Rahul Gaur • 3 weeks ago

9 min

Confirmed Trades

Sidney Crosby Return: Timeline, Injury Update & Playoff Impact (2026)

Sidney Crosby return projected for March 21 vs. Winnipeg after Grade 2 MCL sprain at Milan Cortina Olympics. Penguins 3-2-3 without their captain as Metro race tightens.

Rohit Gaur • 4 weeks ago

6 min

Free Agency

Pending UFAs 2026: Top 10 NHL Free Agents to Watch

The pending UFAs 2026 class has thinned dramatically after Nick Schmaltz's $64M extension with Utah. Adrian Kempe, Alex Tuch, and Sergei Bobrovsky headline the remaining top 10 free agents heading into a summer with fewer franchise-altering options than anyone expected.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago

7 min

Confirmed Trades

Boeser Trade: Will Canucks Move Their Last Star? 2026

The Boeser trade question lingers after Brock Boeser survived the March 6 deadline despite interest from the Bruins and Islanders. With a $7.25M NMC, 16 goals in 58 games, and a Canucks rebuild accelerating around him, Vancouver faces a summer decision on their longest-tenured star.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago

6 min

Breaking News

NHL Games Today March 14: Schedule, Previews & Scores | 2026

NHL games today March 14 feature a loaded 14-game Saturday slate. Avalanche visit Jets, Hurricanes face Lightning, Sabres host Leafs without Matthews. Full schedule, previews, and scores.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago

9 min

Breaking

2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Every Deal, Winner and Loser — Avalanche Load Up, Ovechkin Heartbroken

The 2026 NHL trade deadline saw Colorado build the deepest center group in hockey, Calgary stockpile 26 draft picks, and Ovechkin call Carlson's trade the toughest day of his career. Here's every deal, grade, and playoff impact.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago

8 min

Analysis

Calder Trophy Race 2026: Schaefer Dominates, Sennecke and Demidov Battle for Second

The 2026 Calder Trophy race is Matthew Schaefer's to lose at -6000 odds after becoming the youngest defenseman to score 20 goals. Sennecke and Demidov are tied at 51 points for the rookie scoring lead.

Rohit Gaur • 1 month ago

9 min