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Islanders seek solutions to roster issues before 2026-27 NHL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:54 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Islanders seek solutions to roster issues before 2026-27 NHL season

Summary

The New York Islanders are evaluating their roster flaws ahead of the 2026-27 NHL season after failing to make the playoffs last season. Following the firing of coach Patrick Roy and the hiring of Pete DeBoer, the team struggled offensively, finishing with the eighth-lowest Goals For Per Game. The departure of captain Anders Lee to free agency and limited acquisitions may hinder their scoring prospects. With only one notable signing, Matias Maccelli, the Islanders will rely on internal improvements from key players like Matthew Schaefer and Bo Horvat as the season approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Islanders finished 2025-26 season without playoff qualification.
•Matthew Schaefer won the Calder Trophy, marking a successful rookie season.
•Team struggled offensively, placing eighth-lowest in Goals For Per Game.
•Captain Anders Lee left for Utah Mammoth, with limited replacements in free agency.
•Matias Maccelli signed a one-year contract with the Islanders.

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What they're saying

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The New York Islanders fought tooth and nail to make the playoffs last season. New York bought at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, for instance. And with only a handful of games remaining, the Islanders made a coaching change . Patrick Roy was fired, and veteran bench boss Pete DeBoer was brought in to replace him. Unfortunately, this did not work. The […] The post Islanders' glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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