New York Defense III: Boqvist/George/Warren/Mitchell/Soucy

#NYC #NYI #isles Boqvist: F Was unplayable here in 2024-2025 season with at best one descent game followed by a game with breakdowns/mistakes/bad coverage that led to goals against. Played both sides, same problems happened regardless far too frequently. Unplayable often. Move on

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 4, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles George: Inc Only played 1-2 games here, looked as solid as he did in over 30 games in 2024-25. Roy liked his game, Deboer said he's an NHL defenseman, but as a LD he's blocked by Romanov, prospects. I agree with Deboer.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 4, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Warren: C- was sent down for what seemed like conduct with Barzal & got other spot callups. Moderate play, even some offense, but was advertised about where he grew up and not how he did, flash of offense, slow movement. Coin flip on qualifying.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 4, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Mitchell: C+ Was largely adequate, even got a bounce for a goal. Steady, did not get beaten much and moved ok. Pending UFA. Problem is org has too many LD.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 4, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Soucy: F Too high a trade price, we saw same mistakes he made before he came here, was even moved to RD and struggled more but like Boqvist it did not work out beyond a few odd games, George outplays him. Just another poor decision. Don't care about his commute.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 4, 2026

New York Reviews Defense II: DeAngelo/Mayfield/Romanov

#NYC #NYI #isles DeAngelo: C+ Mixed bag with a solid 30 assist 5 goals, -5. The early mistakes with Romanov, the more steady play later but a pinches often led to goals or great chances against. His injury was huge at the end. Another one year deal or move on from him.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 3, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Mayfield: B Despite -11 solid for large stretches of the season, not noticeable which is what you want. Mistakes were rare or at the end when Roy moved him to LD where he was lost and moved back. He looked much worse at +18 in 2024-25.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 3, 2026

#NYC #NYI #Isles Romanov: F Look liked he was hurt from the start, was getting beat all over the ice with DeAngelo, sitting, less minutes, a few good games but his struggles continued until the hit that ended his season. Signed for physical play but gets hurt now playing that way

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 3, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Darche had to know Romanov was hurt/struggling in 24-25 from physical play & should have traded him or waited until now to sign him or move on. Instead felt like Darche had money to burn without Dobson and it's a huge mistake + he had Isiah George already.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 3, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles My attitude on Romanov was they lost Dobson, they can't lose Romanov also after giving up a first for him so I did not mind the extension just to keep some depth. When games started and he looked unplayable it was like they paid 50 million for nothing.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 3, 2026

New York Reviews: Defense Pelech/Pulock/Schaefer

#NYC #NYI #isles Pelech: A One of his best seasons, solid, great in corners, wins pucks, had extra step in transition, blocks lanes well, did not finish much but took pucks at net. They don't get to fifteen over without him. Plays 20+ minutes every game.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 2, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Pulock: A- Nice bounce back year, ate big minutes, steady, won pucks, got pucks to fowards, has not used his shot in years, good in transition. Played hurt often down the stretch. Was very strong in corners. Big part of getting to fifteen over.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 2, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Schaefer: A+ Kid Turned 18 in camp came into the NHL and played 25-30 minutes far too often, and looked like a 26 year old superstar. Took hits, kept going, big/smart shot, created offense, won pucks, all time generational superstar in every direction.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 2, 2026

New York Reviews: Goaltenders

#NYC #NYI #isles Sorokin: A was not bombarded with shots like previous years, and did have a clunker or two early, but largely put the team on his back with games he was solid, composed, and flat out won games 2-0/2-1/1-0 with team not scoring in countless games. Deserves Vezina.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 1, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Rittich: B Slow camp/start but goalie coach changed made him as solid as Sorokin when he was injured which is saying a lot. Was largely composed few bad goals. Toward the end his level diminished, a few soft goals but kept the team in many games. Good signing.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 1, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Varlamov: Inc Clearly he did all this work to return, and finally did in AHL where he looked like he did not miss a beat after two years. He's owed a year on his contract but if healthy would help many teams w/goaltending issues as a starter. Tough call here.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) May 1, 2026

New York Reviews V: Duclair/Palmieri/Engvall

#NYC #NYI #isles Duclair: D- Simply put it has not worked out/signed for two more years. Some nights he skates hard/scores others he's a ghost, and he was fairly used based on how he played. At the end management decided to sit him. Was he hurt, lazy, or just a confused player?

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) April 30, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Palmieri: F Six goals 26/games, fluke bounces, was slow/lost/bad on boards in all three zones, got even worse on offense in front of goalie/Ritchie was far better/had hands. People will remember his injured assist. Was third line when he got here, Roy go to guy.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) April 30, 2026

#NYC #NYI #isles Engvall: Inc We'll see, he's signed long term and if healthy will likely replace one of the many forwards who don't score. Was at teams photo day, and part of franchise. Don't see anyone taking his contract.

— New York Islander Fan Central (@NYIFANCENTRAL) April 30, 2026