The New York Islanders fan base is experiencing something they haven't experienced in quite some time.
The word is "access," which has been a clear focal point for newly appointed general manager Mathieu Darche.
Starting with the 2025 NHL Draft Party, followed by a few days of development camp and the Blue & White scrimmage, fans have been able to experience Islanders hockey in ways they were not able to do under former general manager Lou Lamoriello.
The question was, how would the access be when things start to heat up, come training camp and the regular season?
Single-game ticket sales began on Tuesday, and now registration for training camp and morning skates is available.
This access is only available for Islanders fans who have signed up for Isles 365.
Isles 365 is a year-round season ticket package that offers numerous perks, including the two mentioned above and more, such as the events listed below.
Fans who have signed up for Isles 365 have already had the opportunity to enjoy perks, which included the development camp, the Top Golf event that took place this past Saturday, and Dave & Buster's Night, which occurred on Tuesday.
It's just night and day from the old regime. And this change to accessibility was much needed, even if you were a fan of how Lamoriello operated.
The Most Important Thing Mathieu Darche Has Done As Islanders GM
When <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/jonathan-drouin-on-why-he-signed-with-islanders">Jonathan Drouin</a> was explaining the reasons why he chose the <a href="http://thn.com/isles">New York Islanders</a>, one thing really stood out. And that was his answer when asked about the Islanders putting a cancer ribbon on first overall pick Matthew Schaefer's jersey at the 2025 NHL Draft:
For those that are signing up for training camp practices, camp usually begins in the middle of September, so plan accordigly.
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