New York Islanders 2025-26 Roster: Ready to Face the Pittsburgh Penguins in Season Opener
The New York Islanders have finalized their 23-man roster for the upcoming 2025-26 season, consisting of 14 forwards, seven defensemen, and two goaltenders. The team will kick off the season on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00 p.m. facing the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
The forwards on the roster include Mathew Barzal, Casey Cizikas, Jonathan Drouin, Anthony Duclair, Marc Gatcomb, Emil Heineman, Simon Holmstrom, Bo Horvat, Anders Lee, Kyle MacLean, Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, Max Shabanov, and Max Tsyplakov.
On the defensive end, the Islanders will have Adam Boqvist, Tony DeAngelo, Scott Mayfield, Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock, Alexander Romanov, and Matthew Schaefer.
In the goaltending department, David Rittich and Ilya Sorokin will be guarding the net for the Islanders. Additionally, defenseman Isaiah George has been loaned to Bridgeport (AHL), while players on Injured non-roster status include Pierre Engvall, Daylan Kuefler, Jesse Nurmi, and Calum Ritchie. Ethan Bear and Semyon Varlamov are currently on Injured Reserve.
In conclusion, the New York Islanders have assembled a competitive roster for the 2025-26 season, with a mix of experienced players and promising talents ready to take on the challenges ahead.