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Islanders & NHL News: Offseason review, arbitration dodging

Islanders & NHL News: Offseason review, arbitration dodging

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DominikWed, July 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM UTC·1 min read

Summer meanders onward, but we are overdue for a fresh thread! Here’s some recent(ish) NHL and Isles links…

  • Pete DeBoer discusses the offseason moves, his outlook, the need to improve defense, excitement to work with Matthew Schaefer (but not bestow too much on him too soon). [Athletic]

  • Schaefer’s response to a question about his next contract was perfect. [THN]

  • The Islanders offseason rewind, straight outta Compton. [NHL]

  • Jason Robertson has reached an agreement on a one-year deal for $12 million with the Dallas Stars before his arbitration hearing. His future is hereby punted forward. [Athletic]

  • Speaking of which, here’s a roundup of RFA drama and rumors. [Sportsnet]

  • And which players could still be on the move this summer? [TSN]

  • The Blue Jackets and Jet Greaves are $4.7 million apart in their arbitration filings. [TSN]

  • Utah re-signed John Marino for eight years and $54 million. [TSN]

  • How does Steve Yzerman stepping down in Detroit affect hometown captain Dylan Larkin’s trade request, if at all? [Athletic]

  • More teams than ever (in a league with more teams than ever) do not have a captain at present, including the Isles. Does that matter? [Athletic]