Pascal Dupuis/Player Development

New York Islander Fan Central | 6/23/2026 12:50:00 PM |

Worcester Picks St Louis over Darche/NYI: Why?

New York Islander Fan Central | 6/22/2026 07:59:00 PM |

The ownership/manager in Worcester made clear there were no problems with NYI affilation/no screaming matches over money, their gm made clear Darche was there from the Sharks era, did not like Lamoriello tenure and felt switch for Darche would be good for them but did not happen. Now here's my issue. He made clear the distance to Hamilton was a big reason for not renewing because of the distance, and noted they had long distance affiliations in the past.

So they not only went back to the west coast, but picked a team over 700 miles further away?

New York Notables

New York Islander Fan Central | 6/12/2026 11:54:00 AM |

Quiet time for New York beyond a few AHL signings of lower-tier players. Feels like one who got two years needed more to relocate to Hamilton, who must hate making money on selling uniforms. I don't see Lee re-signing before 7/1 and DeAngelo testing market. Any more then one year he should not be signed. LD is decided, Darche signed Romanov, George will not have the spot even Deboer felt he was ready to take in the NHL. I do trust Trent Klatt at the draft table, but Darche and Lamoriello could be sitting there after we saw Lou at the final Bridgeport game.

Unless something unexpected happens I intend to be postinng during the NHL draft in two weeks both days.

Jay McKee Named Hamilton Head Coach

New York Islander Fan Central | 5/29/2026 11:38:00 AM |

Foudy Resigned

New York Islander Fan Central | 5/26/2026 02:32:00 PM |

This now obligates Foudy to play in Hamilton.