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Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Matthew Schaefer staring at record seemingly impossible to break</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/matthew-schaefer-staring-at-record-seemingly-impossible-to-break-01m09bm6wmkg?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m09bm6wmkg</guid><description>New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer could have the best chance to break what seems like an impossible record at this point.</description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2551,h_1434,x_197,y_108/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01m09bvb89g6hvrbvhx9.jpg" caption="Mar 28, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) talks to a teammate during the third period against the Florida Panthers at UBS Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer led NHL rookies in a stat many fans never heard of</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/ny-islanders-matthew-schaefer-led-nhl-rookies-in-a-stat-many-fans-never-heard-of-01kzh5trqn11?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzh5trqn11</guid><description>NY Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer led NHL rookies in a stat many fans never heard of</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3134,h_1762,x_0,y_210/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kzh5xk59659svcmrhx.jpg" caption="Mar 1, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates his second goal against the Florida Panthers during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hilary Duff throws some shade at former NY Islanders winger at sold out MSG show</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/hilary-duff-throws-some-shade-at-former-ny-islanders-winger-at-sold-out-msg-show-01kzh2wt5fjy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzh2wt5fjy</guid><description>Hilary Duff appeared to make a subtle reference to ex-husband and former NY Islanders winger Mike Comrie during her sold-out Madison Square Garden performance.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:33:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_204,y_5/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kzh3086ym543stw2sb.jpg" caption="February 28, 2008; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Islanders forwards (89) Mike Comrie gets checked between Atlanta Thrashers defenseman (39) Tobias Enstrom and forward (19) Colby Armstrong in the first period at Philips Arena. The Islanders defeated the Thrashers 5 to 4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mathieu Darche might have hired his replacement this summer</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/mathieu-darche-might-have-hired-his-replacement-this-summer-01kzf3tppp41?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzf3tppp41</guid><description>The New York Islanders made a significant front-office addition, one that might eventually take over for Mathieu Darche.</description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3446,h_1938,x_402,y_382/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kzf3x8cnrf5psppyth.jpg" caption="Nov 22, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche speaks with fans at a pre-game event prior to the game against the St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>We could see 4 NY Islanders prospects at the 2027 World Junior Championship</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/we-could-see-4-ny-islanders-prospects-at-the-2027-world-junior-championship-01kzem520gp8?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Stahurski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzem520gp8</guid><description>The NY Islanders could have a handful of prospects at the 2027 World Junior Championship, all with teams who have a great chance at winning the Gold Medal</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4109,h_2311,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kzen8rgnjntfen76zy.jpg" caption="Jun 26, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Malte Gustafsson reacts beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and New York Islanders player Matthew Schaefer after being selected with the thirteenth pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft by the Islanders at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Island of Misfit Toys: Evaluating the Brayden Schenn Trade</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/island-of-misfit-toys-evaluating-the-brayden-schenn-trade-01kzbdefkwr0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Pedrazzoli</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kzbdefkwr0</guid><description>The New York Islanders traded for former St. Louis Blues&#39; captain, Brayden Schenn,  at the trade deadline which is shaping up to be a much bigger bargain than the trade initially appeared to be.</description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:25:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2445,h_1375,x_0,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kzbdsgwe3f4x2bvsyb.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brayden Schenn (10) brings the puck up ice against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at UBS Arena. 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