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What to know about Islanders' 2025-26 NHL schedule
What to know about Islanders' 2025-26 NHL schedule

New York Post

time3 days ago

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What to know about Islanders' 2025-26 NHL schedule

The Islanders unveiled their 2025-26 season schedule with a notable change to their home games. After sticking with a puck drop time of 7:30 p.m. in their first four seasons at UBS Arena, the new default start time for Islanders home games is 7 p.m. Twenty-six of their 41 home games will begin at that time, while the team also has 10 home contests that will start at 4 p.m. or before, including five at 1 p.m. Advertisement 3 Islanders head coach Patrick Roy speaks to the media after a loss tot he Kraken at UBS Arena on Dec. 5, 2024. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The lone 7:30 p.m. start at UBS will come against the Rangers on Jan. 28, which will be the third of four meetings between the two teams before the March 6 trade deadline. That game is also the first of a back-to-back, home-and-home slate to conclude the Islanders and Rangers regular-season series. Advertisement In total, the Isles will have 16 back-to-backs in the 2025-26 season. Brock Nelson, who was traded to Colorado in March after 12 years on Long Island, returns to UBS Arena with the Avalanche on Dec. 4. 3 Brock Nelson Michelle Farsi/New York Post The NHL will then break for the Olympics from Feb. 6-24, which UBS Arena will celebrate with a send-off event scheduled for Feb. 6-8. Advertisement Upon return from the international tournament in Milan, Italy, the Islanders will take on Noah Dobson and the Canadiens on Feb. 26 in Montreal. After he was traded to the Habs for Emil Heineman and the 16th (Victor Eklund) and 17th (Kashawn Aitcheson) picks in last month's draft, Dobson signed an eight-year, $76 million contract with Montreal. 3 Islanders' Noah Dobson skates with the puck during a game against the Capitals at UBS Arena last season. John Jones-Imagn Images Dobson, who the Isles drafted 12th overall in 2018, will make his return to the Island in the second-to-last game of the regular season on April 12. Advertisement In addition to a six-game home stand from Nov. 22 to Dec. 2, their longest of the season, the Islanders will play 10 of their last 12 games of the regular season at home. It could be an important stretch in the schedule should the Isles be fighting for playoff position.

NHL Releases 2025-26 NHL Regular Season: Islanders Key Dates & Notes
NHL Releases 2025-26 NHL Regular Season: Islanders Key Dates & Notes

Yahoo

time4 days ago

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NHL Releases 2025-26 NHL Regular Season: Islanders Key Dates & Notes

The New York Islanders will begin the 2025-26 season on the road when they visit the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 9. New York's home opener will be on October 11 when they host the Washington Capitals. Here are some other key dates on the schedule: Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson will make his return to Long Island on Thursday, Dec. 4. For the Islanders, Jonathan Drouin and assistant coach Ray Bennett will make their returns to Colorado when the Islanders head to Ball Arena on Sunday, Nov. 16. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson will make his return to Long Island on Sunday, Apr. 12, the second to last game of the regular season. The Islanders will first square off with the New York Rangers on Sat, Nov. 8 at MSG. Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) on X #Isles battle the #NYR, concluding the season series with a home & home: Sat, Nov 8 at MSG, 7 PM Sat, Dec. 27 at UBS, 6 PM Wed, Jan. 28 at UBS, 7:30 Thur, Jan. 29 at MSG, 7 PM If Matthew Schaefer joins the Islanders in the NHL this season, he will face his favorite NHL team growing up, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on Saturday, Jan 3, with his first visit to Scotiabank Arena being on Tuesday, March 17. Other noteables: - 10 of last 12 games at UBS Arena - Home games are back to 7 PM, outside of a few - 5 home games begin at 1 PM - 13 total afternoon starts - 2 seven-game road trips - 15 back-to-backs this season - Columbus Day matinee vs. WPG - Thanskgiving Eve vs. BOS - No game New Year's Eve but host UTAH on New Year's Day *game times are subject to change PHOTO: Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images

MN Wild's Latest Lowball Offer to Marco Rossi was Borderline Disrespectful
MN Wild's Latest Lowball Offer to Marco Rossi was Borderline Disrespectful

Yahoo

time11-07-2025

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MN Wild's Latest Lowball Offer to Marco Rossi was Borderline Disrespectful

Finally, after years of being hogtied by the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyout penalties, the Minnesota Wild came into this spring/summer with legitimate salary cap dollars to spend for the first time since president of hockey operations Bill Guerin took over as head decision-maker. Unfortunately, the early part of the 2025 offseason has not gone as planned. Guerin was hoping that Minnesota native Brock Nelson would choose to come home and play for the Wild. He instead re-signed in Colorado, after the Avalanche made a deal for him at the trade deadline a few months ago. Advertisement Suddenly, the top-six centerman Guerin was determined to find this offseason is becoming quite elusive. But one thing remains clear, the Minnesota Wild have little interest in turning back to their 23-year-old former first round center, who's coming off of his first 60-point season in the NHL. Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images According to Michael Russo (The Athletic) Guerin and Rossi's agency have stepped away from the negotiating table, even though the NHL Draft is now just a week out. If you're wondering why the lack of urgency, look no further than the last time the two sides got together. Minnesota Wild lowballing Marco Rossi on purpose…? That's when, per Russo, the Minnesota low-balled Marco Rossi with a short-term (2 years) contract offer worth less than $5 million AAV. This, after talks earlier this season sprouted a long-term offer (5 years) from the Wild that would have been worth a total of $25 million, more in AAV than the more recent short-term offer. There could be an incentive to [trade Rossi] before July 1 because that's when the pending restricted free agent would be eligible to sign an offer sheet elsewhere. As of now, the Wild and Rossi have taken a break on negotiations. Earlier this season, the team offered Rossi a five-year, $25 million extension, which he rejected. His camp countered with a short-term deal with a high average annual value, which the Wild didn't accept. Minnesota recently offered a two-year deal with an AAV less than $5 million, and Rossi didn't accept that. Michael Russo – The Athletic In his perfect world, the Minnesota Wild would offer Marco Rossi — who scored 24 goals and assisted on 36 more last season — the same type of deal they did Matt Boldy ($7 million AAV). Of course, we know that isn't happening as long he is negotiating with Bill Guerin. Advertisement No doubt, however, Rossi's ask would be more than reasonable on the open-market. Which brings us back to these unserious contract negotiations. The MN Wild knew when they offered Marco Rossi a lower AAV on a short-term deal, than they did months earlier on a long-term contract, that he would reject it. Obviously, Guerin was trying to send some sort of message through his negotiating tactics. Will they payoff? We may not know the answer to that question until years down the road. But if the Minnesota Wild want to move Marco Rossi before the 2025 NHL Draft, then it'd be in their own best interest to do it sooner than later. Marco Rossi was hoping for Matt Boldy money Because unless something changes drastically in Bill Guerin's thinking, it sure doesn't seem like a Rossi contract extension is coming before that July 1 soft deadline. The way Russo writes, it sounds like the magic number on a short-term deal would be $6 million, a number that Guerin has no interest in offering… at least for now. [Rossi] had been looking for a long-term deal in the Matt Boldy range ($7 million) — an area the Wild have so far shown no appetite to go near. So unless the Wild change course and offer him a two- or three-year deal with a significantly higher AAV ($6 million?), the sides will remain in a stalemate. Michael Russo – The Athletic Related: Report: MN Wild Targeting Three Centers, Need One Bill Guerin may not think all that highly of Marco Rossi, but that doesn't mean he's willing to let him go on the cheap. In Russo's report, the longtime MN Wild insider notes that the president of hockey operations is determined to get a direct replacement for Rossi's production, in any trade. Advertisement So far, all of the offers he has gotten have been draft picks. In fact, it sounds like the Vancouver Canucks have put their No. 15 overall pick on the table, an offer that Guerin has thus far rejected. If he is going to deal Marco for a draft pick, he needs a decent player to come back, as well. Minnesota Wild determined to get good value in Rossi deal Given the vibes that Guerin & Co. have been putting out on their former 2020 No. 9 overall pick, I'm not sure how he gets on the phone and asks that much from other NHL decision-makers with a straight face. Nonetheless, that's exactly what he is doing. And from the sounds of it… he's been on the phone A LOT. …as far as we know, Guerin has so far been offered mostly futures for Rossi. While Guerin would likely take a player and a first-rounder and perhaps flip the first-rounder elsewhere, he definitely doesn't want just a first-rounder. That's the offer (the No. 15 pick) that the Vancouver Canucks likely made for Rossi. So we'll see where this goes this week, but the one thing, that's certain from talking to sources around the league, is Guerin has been on the phone a lot and seems very motivated to make trades. Michael Russo – The Athletic Related Headlines

Report: MN Wild Targeting Three Centers, Need One
Report: MN Wild Targeting Three Centers, Need One

Yahoo

time07-07-2025

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Report: MN Wild Targeting Three Centers, Need One

The Minnesota Wild went into this offseason ready to make some serious waves, either via trade or free agency, possibly both. Their top need, as noted by Bill Guerin, is a top-six center that will allow them to comfortably trade away Marco Rossi. While the Stanley Cup Finals aren't even over yet, the summer isn't as young as you'd think. The NHL Draft is scheduled for two weeks from yesterday, June 27, and free agency begins early next week, July 1. Advertisement In a perfect world, the Wild would have their centerman swap complete by the start of the draft, but for sure by July 1, when Rossi will be able to sign offer sheets from other teams that Minnesota would be forced to match, or lose their 23-year-old former No. 9 overall pick. Minnesota Wild running out of center options… Unfortunately for the Minnesota Wild, their search hasn't gone as planned. Their No. 1 target, as reported by Michael Russo and Joe Smith (The Athletic) was 'one of us' center, Brock Nelson, but then he signed with the Colorado Avalanche. Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images In that same article, it was reported that other veterans the Wild are chasing probably won't happen either. Sam Bennett is going to cost too much and plans to return to Florida. Claude Giroux plays mostly wing and wants to remain a Senator. Could that mean Marco Rossi could return, after all? Advertisement Maybe, but in a new note written at The Athletic on Saturday, there are still three others centers who president of hockey operations Bill Guerin still has his eyes on. According to the aforementioned, Joe Smith (The Athletic), Guerin doesn't just want to land one of John Tavares, Jonathan Toews or Matt Duchene… the Wild 'need to get [one].' Their top choice, at least for now, appears to be Tavares. The Wild's main need is up the middle, and now they're on Plan B after target Nelson re-signed with the Avalanche. Tavares' priority has been to stay in Toronto, but if he gets to market, he'd give Minnesota the experienced, two-way center who could take some pressure off Joel Eriksson Ek. The Wild need to get Tavares, Duchene or Jonathan Toews to address the position, especially after missing out on Nelson. Joe Smith – The Athletic Minnesota Wild Target No. 1: John Tavares John Tavares, 34, would immediately give the Minnesota Wild what they are looking for, at the center position. That is, if he isn't slapped by father time, which wasn't the case last season, when he potted 38 goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the most he's scored since 2018-19, when he put 47 pucks in the net. Advertisement In 75 games last year, Tavares posted 74 total points on 18:14 average TOI. His goals and points would have led the Wild, who were led by Matt Boldy's 27 goals and 73 points. If Billy can pry him from Toronto and keep himself from offering the world for an aging star… this move would be a huge win in Minnesota. Imagine this dude next to Kirill Kaprizov or Matt Boldy… Wild Target No. 2: Matt Duchene Dallas Stars center, Matt Duchene (also 34 y/o), would seemingly fit the bill too, though Smith and Russo noted in their joint article earlier this week that the Minnesota Wild don't appear to be crazy about him. Advertisement Related: Minnesota Wild Getting Cold Feet on Marco Rossi Trade? Duchene played all 82 games last season, scoring 30 goals and assisting on 52 more (+13). His 82 points placed the Haliburton, Ontario native tied for 20th in the league. In his 16 year NHL career, Matt Duchene has played for five different teams. MN Wild Target No. 3: Jonathan Toews Meanwhile, Minnesota Wild fans know exactly who Jonathan Toews is, after they watched his star-studded Blackhawks teams of yesteryear cleanup on our favorite NHL club. Fast forward a few years, and we haven't seen Toews play since 2022-23, after he stepped away from hockey to recover from Chronic Immune Response Syndrome (CIRS). But in 2025-26 the now 37-year-old Toews is planning a comeback. Advertisement His last couple seasons in Chicago, the former superstar was a shell of himself, posting 68 total points in 124 games between 2021-2023, along with a -45 point differential while on the ice. I have to imagine this is Bill Guerin's emergency option, though The Athletic says there are multiple teams trying to sign him. Related Headlines

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