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Legendary Rangers GM slams Islanders' offseason: Haven't 'improved at all'

Former Islanders and Rangers executive Neil Smith seemed to be less than impressed with the Isles’ offseason moves with the NHL season quickly approaching. 

Islanders' Anthony Duclair cuts dreadlocks over GM's policy

Anthony Duclair is officially an Islander. 

An appreciation of Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck, who embodied what the Islanders wanted to be

The Islanders needed to transition away from their old core, for symbolic reasons as much as any other.

We've seen plenty of bad teams in New York, but maybe none as bad as these White Sox

Such futility by the White Sox got me thinking about some horrible teams I've covered in more than three decades as a New York sportswriter.

John Tavares cedes captaincy to Auston Matthews in Maple Leafs sign

Tavares, who left Long Island during the 2018 NHL offseason for his hometown Maple Leafs, will hand over the captaincy to star forward Auston Matthews.

Islanders 'probably moving on' from two franchise mainstays

The pathway for longtime Islanders Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin back to a locker room in which they are viewed as consummate leaders isn’t sealed off in stone.

The factors bringing the Islanders and Noah Dobson together on a big contract extension

Two pieces of news this week should be of note to the Islanders and to Noah Dobson’s camp as the two sides eye an eventual contract extension.

Beloved Islanders play-by-play man makes 2024-25 decision

Brendan Burke will be back behind the mic for the upcoming Islanders season. 

Former first-round pick's Islanders future still in doubt despite contract resolution

Signing the 24-year-old now keeps options open for the Islanders, who have been open about not wanting to lose the forward for nothing.

Breaking down all-time team of rare NHLers who played with one franchise

We’ve just become so anesthetized to players switching teams after lengthy careers with an identified franchise.

Islanders banking on internal strides after keeping spotty blue line mostly intact

The Islanders' belief appears to be that better durability, a full season of Patrick Roy and a bounce-back year from Ilya Sorokin can fix the issues.

Islanders re-sign forward as two restricted free agents remain

That keeps the 23-year-old Swede in the fold as he projects to slot into the bottom six a year after scoring 25 points with the Isles.

Why recent signing could be answer to Islanders' lingering top-line dilemma

Now, with Anthony Duclair coming into the fold, the Islanders can hope that particular issue is solved.

What their best offseason in years could mean for the Islanders' chances in 2024-25

It's early, but the Islanders can already claim with some credibility that it is their best offseason since 2018.

Former second-round pick leaving Islanders for Russian team

The 23-year-old was considered one of the better prospects in the organization. But the writing was on the wall as he struggled to get a call-up despite posting strong numbers...

NHL Stanley Cup predictions: Post-free agency contenders

The dust has settled on the NHL offseason, and we now have a decent picture of how things will look on Opening Night in October.

Rangers defenseman, Islanders forward file for salary arbitration

Two local players are set for arbitration.

Boston University's prospect-laden hockey team offers a glimpse of the Islanders' future

It is not a matter of coincidence that BU coach Jay Pandolfo and Lamoriello are long-standing associates.

Islanders have dwindling options for further improvements

As a matter of necessity, the Islanders are not done making moves this summer. 

What to know about Islanders’ 2024-25 NHL schedule

The Post hits on four takeaways from the schedule.