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Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nate Duffett"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Victor Eklund could force his way into the Islanders’ opening-night plans</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/victor-eklund-could-force-his-way-into-the-islanders-opening-night-plans-01m2grhhn9aa?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nate Duffett</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2grhhn9aa</guid><description>Victor Eklund has the skill set to play anywhere in the Islanders&#39; lineup, which should give him a leg up on the competition.</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2653,h_1492,x_0,y_63/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01m2grjdy4c377krdg3q.jpg" caption="Apr 14, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA;  New York Islanders right wing Victor Eklund (73) defends against Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jordan Martinook (48) 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="Nate Duffett"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Matthew Schaefer has a message for anyone doubting the NY Islanders</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/matthew-schaefer-has-a-message-for-anyone-doubting-the-ny-islanders-01m2h44qz29s?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2h44qz29s</guid><description>Matthew Schaefer has a message for anyone doubting the NY Islanders</description><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2653,h_1492,x_0,y_555/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01m2h483fhs2m5agvdp8.jpg" caption="Mar 24, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer (48) celebrates a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks by left wing Anders Lee (not pictured) during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The NY Islanders&#39; top prospects impress in rookie game against the NJ Devils</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/the-ny-islanders-top-prospects-impress-in-rookie-game-against-the-nj-devils-01m2gg98mw2y?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Stahurski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gg98mw2y</guid><description>The big names within the NY Islanders prospect pool had their names all over the scoresheet against the NJ Devils rookies</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:59:41 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3917,h_2203,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/111/01m2h5kt0hfeq4wb7wmw.jpg" caption="NHL: SEP 13 Islanders at Devils Rookie Game | Icon Sportswire/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bo Horvat received classy congratulatory call after being named NY Islanders captain</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/bo-horvat-received-classy-congratulatory-call-after-being-named-ny-islanders-captain-01m2gej0rbea?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jiggs Westfall</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gej0rbea</guid><description>Bo Horvat received classy congratulatory call after being named NY Islanders captain</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2491,h_1401,x_0,y_439/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01m2gem3xgkeg968431f.jpg" caption="Dec 19, 2023; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) celebrates his power play goal against the Edmonton Oilers with center Bo Horvat (14) during the second period at UBS Arena. 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Mandatory Credit: Alexander Wohl-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jiggs Westfall"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Three candidates who could wear the &#39;A&#39; for the NY Islanders as Bo Horvat has been named captain</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/three-candidates-who-could-wear-the-a-for-the-ny-islanders-as-bo-horvat-has-been-named-captain-01m2gf8b29gc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Michael Stahurski</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2gf8b29gc</guid><description>Bo Horvat&#39;s position as alternate captain has been left vacant after his promotion. 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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Michael Stahurski"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Islanders get it right by naming Bo Horvat as team captain</title><link>https://eyesonisles.com/islanders-get-it-right-by-naming-bo-horvat-as-team-captain-01m2g2naks67?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nestor Quixtan</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m2g2naks67</guid><description>The New York Islanders made a great decision by naming Bo Horvat as the team&#39;s 16th captain.</description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:20:16 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4000,h_2250,x_0,y_160/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/111/01m2g2sbpcj2fr5wrgtc.jpg" caption="Feb 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Islanders center Bo Horvat (14) looks on against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period at Bell Centre. 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