But there’s a big difference between the Leafs and the NHL’s contending class and that’s the lack of many great deals. The ...

His new position with the Islanders is his first as a head equipment manager at the NHL level. Marthieu Darche spent a six-year stint with Tampa Bay, assisting their front office in prospering.

The New York Mets won their sixth consecutive game last night on the road against the San Francisco Giants. New York has outscored the opposition 29-14 over their last six games.

Grading Maxim Tsyplakov’s $4.5 million contract extension with Islanders The Islanders have re-signed Maxim Tsyplakov to a contract extension in a deal that should benefit both sides.

The New York Islanders have signed Maxim Tsyplakov to a two-year contract. Last season, Tsyplakov scored 35 points (10 goals and 25 assists) in 77 games with the Islanders.

The New York Islanders and a key young forward have reached an agreement on a new contract and will avoid arbitration.

There are also new requirements to receive Medicaid, which the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island says 680,000 Long Islanders rely on for health care.

Veteran forward Jonathan Drouin represents the best free agent signing the New York Islanders made this summer.

But the Islanders want to create a new business model of attracting the fanbase by giving it more in-person opportunities with the current team, not just alumni events.

It’s been three weeks since July 1, when Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said he was “very close” to locking up all of his restricted free agents, with no issues expected.

Former Islanders tough guy Cal Clutterbuck is trying to turn his obsession with golf into a title at the New York State Open Championship, taking place this week at Glen Oaks Club in Old Westbury ...