2023-24 NHL Season Preview: New York Islanders

The 2023-24 NHL season is one day closer, and the New York Islanders will hope to return to being the team nobody wants to face in the playoffs. But with a handful of Eastern Conference bubble teams upgrading their roster, making the playoffs again could be a challenge on its own.

Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed the Islanders as part of their Metropolitan Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast. 

New York Islanders

2022-23 Result: 42-31-9, 93 PTS, 4th in Metropolitan, 15th in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Carolina

Key Additions: Julien Gauthier (RW)

Key Departures: Josh Bailey (RW), Zach Parise (LW), Parker Wotherspoon (D)

Further Reading

NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the New York Islanders' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the skater he thinks is most likely to graduate to the top team, William Dufour.

NHL Hot Seat Radar: With the expectation to make the playoffs and do some damage, Adam Proteau has coach Lane Lambert on the hot seat. Who else from the Isles is on the hot seat.

NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the New York Islanders heading into the off-season.

The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.

The Hockey News’ New York Islanders Team Site: Stefen Rosner and Stan Fischler have the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Islanders at THN.com/NYIslanders.

Correction: An earlier version of the video stated the New York Islanders missed the playoffs. They did make the playoffs and faced the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1, which ended in a 4-2 Hurricanes victory. We apologize for the error.