Kai Russell

A year ago today, the #Isles hired Mathieu Darche as their GM. Here’s my piece from his introductory press conference. Story has been 🔓 @TheElmonters theelmonters.com/p/mathieu-darc…

Ray Bennett will not return to the Islanders coaching staff next season. The organization would like to thank Ray for his hard work and dedication to the organization last season.

The #Isles announce that Ray Bennett will not be returning as an assistant coach.

#Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that they have reached an ECHL affiliation agreement with the Trenton Ironhawks. Trenton joins Hamilton (American Hockey League) as the primary minor league affiliates for the Islanders organization.

that's 🎱 straight playoff wins.

1. Aitcheson is raw 2. He has no pro experience 3. There’s no roster spot for him 4. There’s no point in him being a 7th 5. There’s no rush

Matthew Schaefer won the Calder unanimously. Let the greats — Lidström, Bourque, Pronger, Leetch and more — explain what makes him so special. nytimes.com/athletic/72773…

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Johan Nilsson, the founder of Elite Prospects and the person whose curiosity and passion for hockey planted the seed for everything we have built together. Born on the 9th of April 1981, Johan founded Elite Prospects in December 1999 at just 18 years old. What started as a vision driven by a deep love of hockey grew into the world’s leading hockey platform, a testament to the kind of person he was. Johan had a rare combination of qualities: sharp intellect, deep knowledge, and a kindness that made everyone around him feel valued. He could dive into the most complex problems with calm and clarity, and he brought that same thoughtfulness to the people he worked with every day. For the past nine years, Johan faced a battle with colon cancer with the same calm and strength that defined everything he did. His love of hockey was never just about the game. It was about understanding it fully, honestly, and in all its detail. That drive is woven into the DNA of Elite Prospects, and it will continue to shape the future of what we do. To know Johan was to be quietly inspired by him. We are all immensely grateful that we got to work alongside someone like him. Our deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed, by all of us and by the global hockey community. Johan leaves behind his beloved wife and two children, aged two and eight.

At @Cohen_Childrens Medical Center, Matthew Schaefer’s brother Johnny spoke to @TheElmonters about the #Isles rookie’s Calder Trophy-winning season & drive to give back off the ice. “He resonates with kids like that. That’s how he copes.” theelmonters.com/p/exclusive-ma…

The Oilers have relieved Kris Knoblauch of his coaching duties.

Unanimous Calder Trophy winner Matthew Schaefer joins the @NHL_On_TNT panel and wastes no time going after @BizNasty2point0 😂

Matthew Schaefer is the first rookie to unanimously win the Calder Trophy since Teemu Selanne (WPG) in 1992-93. #Isles #NHLAwards

"I’m just Matthew Schaefer. I’m not the hockey player Matthew Schaefer. Being able to do things like these goes a long way & it’s really all about the kids." Schaefer opens up about Calder, Northwell partnership @TheElmonters [Free]: theelmonters.com/p/matthew-scha…

Unanimous.

As predicted.

MATTHEW SCHAEFER IS THE 2026 CALDER MEMORIAL TROPHY WINNER. Read more: bit.ly/4u5kN75

Former #Isles Josh Bailey is headed to the New York State Hockey Hall of Fame @TheHockeyNews thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-i…

Small players who play fearless hockey are changing the NHL. Watching Zach Benson during #LetsGoBuffalo playoff run says a lot about why the #Isles are so high on Victor Eklund @TheElmonters theelmonters.com/p/zach-benson-…

Per ESPN, Josh Bailey will be inducted into the New York State Hockey Hall Of Fame this year. Next up should be the New York Islanders Team Hall of Fame. Excellent news, great to see the lifetime Islander get his respect!

FOR THE 5TH TIME IN OHL HISTORY🏆 The @OHLRangers claim the J. Ross Robertson Cup as #OHL Champions with a 4-0 series sweep! #OHLChampionship | @CHLHockey