Eiserman scores twice in season opener, while Aitcheson and Kvasnicka recognized as Player of the Week in their respective leagues in this week’s prospect report

As the Rangers' foremost enemy – most hated if you will – the New York Islanders will challenge the Blueshirts for a playoff berth as sure as Nassau is next to Suffolk County.

A new era in Islanders history will have its official curtain-raising Thursday night in Pittsburgh, and throughout the organization, there is a sense of newfound enthusiasm. Beginning with co-owner Jon Ledecky. About the work executive vice president and general manager Mathieu Darche has done to modernize and rejuvenate the franchise.

The New York Islanders have announced their 23-man roster for the start of the 2025-26 season. The club will carry 14 forwards, seven defensemen and two goaltenders. The Islanders open the 2025-26 season on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The goal is still the playoffs, and in a weak Metropolitan Division, that’s more than possible. But the Islanders are no longer in the business of sacrificing the future for the present.