The New York Islanders (14-18-7) woke up in 28th place in the NHL this morning. If the NHL held the 2025 Draft Lottery today, the Islanders would hold the fifth overall pick and, therefore, have a serious chance of winning that lottery to draft James Hagens.
The Islanders felt the on-ice officials missed a "clear" head shot by Maple Leafs forward Max Domi that injured rookie defenseman Isaiah George on Thursday night.
Nelson, 33, is playing the second-to-last season of his six-year, $36 million deal, making him an attractive target at an affordable price for contending teams instead of a mere rental. The veteran center has scored 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists) in 38 games this season, although he's posted a minus-5 plus/minus while on the ice with the Isles.
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Once Directionless Islanders Now Have Clear Direction: DownThe New York Islanders (14-18-7) have sat in the NHL’s mushy middle for the last three seasons. That trend has continued into this year for a fourth straight season.
Forward Danny Nelson was essentially an afterthought among United States prospects selected in the 2023 NHL Draft, but the New York Islanders were confident in
Snapshots from the New York Islanders' 2-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night UBS Arena. Photos by Mike Stobe and Rich Graessle/Getty Images and Sam Johnston and Michael Mooney, New York Islanders
Although he will not suit up against the Islanders, it was notable to see Auston Matthews join several skaters for the club's optional skate. There is no timetable on when the Maple Leafs captain will return but the star center was worked hard on the ice and stayed along with scratches Pontus Holmberg, Conor Timmins and Marshall Rifai.
The Maple Leafs and Islanders face off again for the second time in a week. Toronto was able to beat New York 2-1
Henrik Lundqvist, Zdeno Chara, Frans Nielsen, and David Vyborny were among the seven inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame Class of 2025, which was announced Friday.
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NHL roundup: Avs lose goalie but edge Sabres in OT
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Toews scores in overtime, Avalanche overcome 3-goal deficit to beat Sabres 6-5
Devon Toews completes wild Avalanche comeback in 6-5 overtime win
They did it again. For the second time this season, the Colorado Avalanche completed a remarkable comeback against the Buffalo Sabres. Devon Toews scored 48 seconds into overtime Thursday night to give the Avs a wild 6-5 victory at Ball Arena that was not without controversy or a cost.
With its All-Star Classic set for early February in Coachella Valley, league names two former Stanley Cup champs with AHL connections as honorary captains
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