New York Notables: Prospect Site/Misc

New York Islander Fan Central | 4/17/2026 07:56:00 PM |
The prospect site is updated with the expiration dates of all player contracts. Most of Bridgeport is listed as RFA as they go in search of their first playoff win since 2003 before they re-locate to Hamilton. I have also started the NHL draft section with New York officially 19th entering the lottery with the chance to move up to drafting 10 slots higher.
Folks know where I stand on Belmont/attendance/retail village. Dolan's media/Kelly Cheeseman who was hired 10/9/25 & started 11/1/25 frankly is not too honest about the teams attendance. I intend to expand more on this in the coming days. I have plenty to write about Darche, as I ask where was head coach Peter DeBoer on breakup day? Funny it took him one game to say what everyone knew after 31 games last season, that Isiah George is a LD NHL defenseman. Mr Darche signed LD Romanov with LD Kashawn Aitcheson, and Schaefer, and Pelech who had a fantastic season. I will be doing player grades and released only the grades on x/twitter.

Darche Press Conference

New York Islander Fan Central | 4/15/2026 03:51:00 PM |
Roy not joining scouting staff, felt deals worked until Ottawa game. Discussed injuries/Bridgeport players sent down, does not think much of UFA class.
NYIFC Comments:
Darche said he does not do rentals, this team needed rentals badly. Instead Darche added more old players who cannot score/skate or defend well for at least two more years. He boxed himself even more with his deadline deals, and gave away some quality picks in a deep draft. The fans don't get it right all the time, but this time the criticism is merited.

Breakup Day Interviews/Quinn Finley Two Year ELC

New York Islander Fan Central | 4/15/2026 11:05:00 AM |
They are setting records to get out of Nassau County ASAP.

Carolina 2, New York 1: Season Over

New York Islander Fan Central | 4/14/2026 11:11:00 PM |
Will add more tomorrow.

New York Eliminated

New York Islander Fan Central | 4/12/2026 09:03:00 PM |
Sorry the things I wrote about most of the season finally happened with the scoring as they collapsed. Belmont is unfit as an NHL location, and when it was time to actually have to play big games there, they were outclassed. No one wants to be there. It's time to return home to Barclay's. The money is not there to correct Darche's many mistakes. You can bet John Collins/Kelly Cheeseman, who lied about attendance can't stop bickering.