Mathew Barzal

Islanders star Matthew Schaefer’s emotional reaction to winning Calder Trophy

May 13, 2026 @ 2:44pm

Matthew Schaefer has completely changed the trajectory of the New York Islanders franchise after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 NHL Draft — and he unanimously won the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie on Wednesday. Schaefer was surprised by his father Todd and brother Johnathon on the set of ABC’s ‘GMA3’ […] The post Islanders star Matthew Schaefer’s emotional reaction to winning Calder Trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mathew Barzal to miss World Championships due to ‘minor’ injury, replaced by Sidney Crosby

May 12, 2026 @ 4:09pm

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New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will, unfortunately, miss the chance to represent Team Canada at the Men’s World Hockey Championship, but being able to replace him with Sidney Crosby is a nice consolation prize for the team. Crosby, who battled some injuries to end the season, felt like a surefire bet to take the […] The post Mathew Barzal to miss World Championships due to ‘minor’ injury, replaced by Sidney Crosby appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes

Apr 14, 2026 @ 3:06pm

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The New York Islanders are turning the page after missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New York’s highly-touted young skater Victor Eklund is making his NHL debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. “Super excited,” Eklund said about getting ready for the game, per NHL.com. “It feels like a dream come true. Just crazy […] The post Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Islanders rumors: Patrick Roy may stick around team after dismissal as head coach

Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:48am

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The New York Islanders are looking to make a playoff push with just three games remaining in the regular season, and they made a major change that could affect that. Head coach Patrick Roy was fired recently, and they left Peter DeBoer in charge of the team down the stretch in hopes of getting the […] The post Islanders rumors: Patrick Roy may stick around team after dismissal as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

‘Completely Ridiculous’ — NY Islanders’ Mathew Barzal Blasts Insider’s Report on Locker Room’s Issue With Patrick Roy

Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:10am

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Mathew Barzal blasts an insider's report about Patrick Roy, defending the New York Islanders' locker room amid a playoff run.

Islanders’ Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee deny Patrick Roy frustration rumors

Apr 9, 2026 @ 2:44pm

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The New York Islanders are in the middle of a playoff push, and the way they approach the end of the season will be key to where they finish. Head coach Patrick Roy had been trying to keep his team motivated through this run, but rumors have said he was doing it the wrong way, […] The post Islanders’ Mathew Barzal, Anders Lee deny Patrick Roy frustration rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.