New York has signed Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
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2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z
Kuefler has been signed to a two-year, two-way contract worth $1.75 million ($875,000 AAV).
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Source:2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z
New York has signed Marshall Warren to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Warren made his NHL debut in 2025-26 but only appeared in eight games for the Islanders but has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract extension to remain in New York's organization. The 25-year-old defensemen was a sixth round pick (166th overall) in 2019 and has spent the majority of the last two seasons in the AHL after a successful collegiate career at the University of Michigan (NCAA).
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Source:2026-05-26T23:59:00.000Z
New York has signed Liam Foudy to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Foudy was a first-round pick, 18th overall, by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. The 26-year-old has had trouble establishing himself as a full-time NHLer but had a successful 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, scoring 47 points (26G / 21A) in 60 games with the Bridgeport Islanders.
Stanley is expected to be scratched for Game 4 in Montreal.
With the Sabres entering a pivotal Game Four, down 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens, they will make some roster adjustments, with Luke Schenn drawing in for Logan Stanley. The 27-year-old Stanley has been a pivotal part of Buffalo's blueline since being acquired at the trade deadline, but he will head to the sidelines for the second time this postseason. He has averaged 13:04 time-on-ice, recording 10 blocks, 10 hits, and 19 penalty minutes in eight games this postseason.
Stanley (Illness) will rejoin Buffalo’s lineup for Game 1 vs. Montreal.
Stanley did not play in Game Six against the Boston Bruins due to an illness, but will re-enter the lineup for Game One against the Montreal Canadiens. The 27-year-old defenseman has six blocks and six hits through five games this postseason. Michael Kesselring will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Stanley's return.
Stanley (illness) is not expected to play in Game 6.
Stanley (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 6.
Stanley is battling an illness and did not practice on Thursday, leaving his status for Game Six on Friday uncertain. The 27-year-old Stanley is averaging 13:52 time-on-ice, recording six blocks and six hits through five games this postseason. If Stanley is not able to play, expect Michael Kesselring to draw into Buffalo's lineup.
Stanley (illness) missed practice on Thursday.
Stanley is battling an illness and did not practice on Thursday, but it is still unclear if he will be available for Game Six on Friday. The 27-year-old Stanley is averaging 13:52 time-on-ice, recording six blocks and six hits through five games this postseason.
Kessel will draw out of the Blues lineup on Thursday.
Kessel Oskar Sundqvist, and Jonathan Drouin will all draw out of the lineup as the Blues do some line shuffling ahead of their season finale on Thursday. Jack Finley, Jonatan Berggren, and Justin Holl will slot in.
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Source:2026-04-15T23:59:00.000Z
Chaffee will draw into the Lightning lineup on Wednesday.
Chaffee has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL).
With Tampa Bay expecting to rest a majority of their players for the Lightning's finale on Wednesday, Mitchell Chaffee has been recalled from Syracuse (AHL) and is expected to play vs. New York. The 28-year-old appeared in 10 games earlier in the season with Tampa but failed to pick up a point while averaging 9:11 TOI.
Foudy has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
Foudy only played one game with New York at the NHL level this season and will return to Bridgeport (AHL) to accompany the team for their playoff run. The 26-year-old forward has 46 points (25G / 21A) this season in 58 games with Bridgeport.
George has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
George only played four games with New York at the NHL level this season and will return to Bridgeport (AHL) to accompany the team for their playoff run. In 45 games with Bridgeport this season, George scored 17 points (2G / 15A).
Eklund has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL).
Eklund recently made his NHL debut, scoring one assist in one game with New York, but will return to Bridgeport (AHL) to help the team with their playoff run. Eklund was the Hurricanes' 2025 1st round pick (16th overall) and he's excelled since making his trip across the pond to join Bridgeport last month, with two goals and nine points in his first 7 games played.
Ritchie has been reassigned to Bridgeport (AHL) for the AHL playoffs.
Ritchie has spent most of the 2025-26 season with New York in the NHL, but will head to Bridgeport (AHL) to give the team a boost for their upcoming playoff run. The 21-year-old forward scored 30 points (13G / 17A) this season in 65 games with the Islanders.
