Islanders News: NHL 2026-27 schedule released

Story byThe fans in Toronto demand to see a star. | Getty ImagesThe NHL has released its regular season schedule for 2026-27, a key step for arguing with friends and ticket-sharers over who gets what game and which ones will be season-ending losses.The Islanders open in Toronto, a meeting of the two most recent first-overall picks. The home opener follows on Saturday, Oct. 3, vs. the Devils.Islanders NewsThe full Islanders schedule can be found and picked apart here. Primarily 7:00 home starts, with some 7:30s mixed in here and there. [Isles]As part of that announcement, enjoy a sequel to The Intern, with Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin. [Isles video]What are the key games? The ones they don’t win, probably. [Newsday]The third-jersey design contest is up to 66,000 submissions. [Newsday]Top pick Malte Gustafsson has signed his entry level deal. [Isles | Newsday]Henrik Tikkanen didn’t sign his qualifying offer but that’s part of anticipating a different contract. [THN]ElsewhereThe Yzerplan comes to an end without a single playoff appearance. Here are the…highs, sure, and lows of Steve Yzerman’s tenure. [Sportsnet]Cole Parfetti and the Jets avoided an arbitration hearing with a five-year, $30 million deal. [Sportsnet] The Blues also avoided arbitration with new acquisition Connor McMichael with a six-year, $40.5 million deal. [Sportsnet]