Top-line Isles center Mathew Barzal is not yet in camp on Day 3 as the team scrimmaged for the first time, giving us perhaps a glimpse into coach Barry Trotz's plan if his restricted free agent star player isn't available for the start of the season.


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"It's not fun when you miss the playoffs," Matthew Schaefer said. "The end goal is to always win the Stanley Cup, and that's what we want."

Isles feel they 'have a really good hockey team,' and Schaefer is a big reason why

Islanders coach Pete DeBoer didn't appear to be convinced of his top four and who the sixth and seventh defensemen will be entering Friday night's preseason game against the Rangers.

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They need to score more goals to reach the playoffs, and the power play must figure in that.

Gross: Isles' power play must be better this season

Newsday sports reporter Ben Dickson tasted some of the new menu items at UBS Arena for the 2026-2027 Islanders season.

Taste-testing UBS Arena's new food options

Other items that stand out: the Uncrustable pulled pork tostada, the Magnolia banana pudding cups and the burrata boat.

A Nerds Gummy Cluster grilled cheese, Mister Softee nachos and more new food offerings at Isles home games

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Nothing foreseen, nor contract talks can wreck this Knicks championship roster.

Popper: Knicks built to last and weather all contract talks

A lot has changed since the Giants last played at MetLife Stadium, but maybe their venerable backup QB could turn fans' frowns upside down.

Rock: Let the Jameis Winston Show begin, Giants fans

How do the final results compare to his preseason and midseason selections?

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