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Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nestor Quixtan"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The most obvious Islanders captain option seems to be overlooked</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/the-most-obvious-islanders-captain-option-seems-to-be-overlooked?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwwr5hp1em</guid><description>The New York Islanders have a clear choice to be the team&#39;s next captain, but it&#39;s one no one is talking about.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:14:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3084,h_1734,x_498,y_178/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kwwr8k8xrw65vrbr9x.jpg" caption="Mar 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. 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Ludwig-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mathieu Darche is betting on cap flexibility, but the NY Islanders won&#39;t be alone</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/mathieu-darche-is-betting-on-cap-flexibility-but-the-ny-islanders-won-t-be-alone-01kwhe560fd5?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwhe560fd5</guid><description>Mathieu Darche is betting on cap flexibility, but the NY Islanders won&#39;t be alone</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/new_york_islanders_free_agency_availability___mathieu_darche-902a4f74173294a42325625f88481a1a.jpg" caption="New York Islanders Free Agency Availability | Mathieu Darche | New York Islanders"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Mathieu Darche wishes Anders Lee well after the NY Islanders captain signs with the Utah Mammoth</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/mathieu-darche-wishes-anders-lee-well-after-the-ny-islanders-captain-signs-with-the-utah-mammoth-01kwgdm24zh6?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Stahurski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwgdm24zh6</guid><description>Mathieu Darche has kind words for Anders Lee after the two sides couldn&#39;t reach an agreement, as the longtime NY Islanders captain signs with the Utah Mammoth</description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4379,h_2463,x_0,y_328/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kwgdpanct6za2k8m6d.jpg" caption="Sep 29, 2017; Buffalo, NY, USA; New York Islanders center Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>NY Islanders coach Pete DeBoer has been a  big fan of Matias Maccelli&#39;s game</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/ny-islanders-coach-pete-deboer-has-been-a-big-fan-of-matias-maccelli-s-game-01kwfsmqek45?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kwfsmqek45</guid><description>New York Islanders head coach Pete DeBoer praised new free-agent signing Matias Maccelli, calling himself a longtime fan of the winger&#39;s skill and confidence while indicating the 25-year-old could earn a top-six role and power-play opportunity next season</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1200,h_675,x_0,y_316/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kwft1ghztgmcnr5a7v.jpg" caption="Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matias Maccelli (63) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. 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Here are some thoughts about those decisions.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:10 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4398,h_2473,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01kwdq67rxzz9f1646kw.jpg" caption="Oct 16, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Islanders right wing Max Shabanov (49) at UBS Arena. 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