20 Burning Questions Facing Islanders As NHL Offseason Begins

From Bo Horvat's captaincy candidacy and Victor Eklund's role to Cal Ritchie's development, Anthony Duclair's future, and more, here are 20 questions and thoughts surrounding the Islanders' offseason.

Stefen Rosner, David Kolb, and The Elmonters

Jun 18, 2026

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Once the final horn sounded on Sunday night inside T-Mobile Arena, that signified the official start of the NHL offseason.

It’s an important offseason for the New York Islanders, who under second-year general manager Mathieu Darche have work to do to get back to the playoffs.

Here’s 20 thoughts as we embark what should be an active summer around the NHL:

20 Burning Questions Facing Islanders As NHL Offseason Begins

From Bo Horvat's captaincy candidacy and Victor Eklund's role to Cal Ritchie's development, Anthony Duclair's future, and more, here are 20 questions and thoughts surrounding the Islanders' offseason.

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