Mathew Barzal - NHL News & Rumors

Mathieu Darche Gives Updates Ahead of 2026-27 Season Opener | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal to begin skating soon, plus the GM's insights on Logan Stanley, Cole Eiserman, Kashawn Aitcheson and more

3 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Might skate this weekend Barzal (knee) might resume skating this weekend or early next week, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Wednesday.

Impact Barzal isn't expected to need long to recover after he resumes skating. However, it's safe to say he won't play Wednesday in Toronto or Saturday against New Jersey. Barzal is likely to serve on the top line and first power-play unit once he's ready to return.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Injury Designation for NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal Revealed The New York Islanders have wrapped up the preseason, and the team will be back on the ice for their regular season opener this week. Recent...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Designated as non-roster Barzal (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.

Impact Barzal's designation will allow him to be activated as soon as he is deemed healthy without the seven-day minimum required by standard injured reserve. Still, the fact that the Isles are using any sort of roster tool almost certainly means the 29-year-old center will not be ready to face the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isles Day-to-Day: Darche Provides Updates Barzal, Engvall, Varlamov | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal dealing with knee inflammation, Semyon Varlamov and Pierre Engvall healthy at start of camp

SEPTEMBER 17 • NHL.COM

Recent Injury Update for Mathew Barzal is Not Good News for NY Islanders With training camp set to start and the preseason underway next week, the regular season is right around the corner for the New York Islande...

SEPTEMBER 17 • SI.COM

Islanders' Mathew Barzal won't skate for two weeks after aggravating an injury

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal is not expected to skate for the next two weeks after aggravating a previous injury, the team said

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Facing two-week absence Barzal is not expected to skate for two weeks after aggravating a previous injury, the team announced Wednesday.

Impact Based on that timeline, Barzal faces an uphill battle to be back in the lineup for Opening Night against the Maple Leafs, which is in exactly two weeks. While fantasy managers should likely expect the veteran center to be out of the lineup for that Sept. 30 clash, it doesn't seem he will be out of action long. Last season, Barzal played in 81 regular-season games in which he notched 19 goals and 53 assists, including 20 power-play points.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

"Should've been Mathew Barzal" - NHL fans react as Bo Horvat is named 16th captain of New York Islanders On Monday, Bo Horvat was named the New York Islanders' 16th captain. The decision comes after ex-captain Anders Lee departed from the team in free agency and later joined the Utah...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Breaking Down What a Career-Year Would Look Like for NY Islanders' Mathew Barzal The New York Islanders are getting set for the start of training camp soon, and that means the regular season is right around the corner. Fo...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Mathew Barzal Reveals Surprising Highlight of Summer This summer has been an eventful one for New York Islanders star forward Mathew Barzal. He has been traveling around the world, spending tim...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Barzal Reveals Third Jersey Vote Winner | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal reveals the winning jersey design concept after the Islanders Third Jersey Fan Vote.

AUGUST 20 • NHL.COM

Mathew Barzal Reveals Jersey Design Finalists | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal reveals the final two jersey design concepts in the Islanders Third Jersey Fan Vote.

AUGUST 17 • NHL.COM

Why Contract for Mathew Barzal Has Become Excellent for NY Islanders The New York Islanders are moving through the offseason, and the team will be getting set for what they hope will be a successful campaign i...

AUGUST 14 • SI.COM

3 potential NHL trade destinations for Islanders' Mathew Barzal | Sporting News The New York Islanders' roster is in an interesting spot, and due to uncertainty about the direction they want to go, star center Mathew Bar...

JUNE 10 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dave Pagnotta on NHL Tonight | NHL.com Dave Pagnotta joins the crew to discuss the latest on Mathew Barzal, Maple Leafs coaching search and Dylan Larkin's trade list

JUNE 9 • NHL.COM

Sidney Crosby joins Team Canada at world hockey championships

Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men’s world hockey championships

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Won't play in World Championship Barzal (undisclosed) won't participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship because of a minor injury, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.

Impact Barzal will skip the tournament to recover, but he should be ready for the start of the 2026-27 NHL campaign. In 81 regular-season appearances for the Islanders in 2025-26, he produced 19 goals, 72 points, 184 shots on net and 50 blocked shots.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Breakup Day: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

APRIL 15 • NHL.COM

Jankowski's 3rd-period goal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 2-1

Mark Jankowski scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Practice 4/10: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media following practice on 4/10.

APRIL 10 • NHL.COM

Islanders' Mathew Barzal shuts down report of rift between players and ex-HC Patrick Roy - "Completely ridiculous" New York Islanders star forward Mathew Barzal has refuted media reports claiming that players grew tired of former head coach Patrick Roy co...

APRIL 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Islanders take losing streak into home matchup against the Maple Leafs

The New York Islanders will try to stop a four-game slide when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Practice 4/8: Mathew Barzal | New York Islanders Mathew Barzal addressed the media following practice on Wednesday.

APRIL 8 • NHL.COM

$73.2M New York Islanders star laments Patrick Roy's sudden firing - "Wish we could've done better" New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal shared his thoughts on the firing of head coach Patrick Roy. The Islanders made a shocking move by...

APRIL 7 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Islanders' Mathew Barzal won't skate for two weeks after aggravating an injury

Sidney Crosby joins Team Canada at world hockey championships

Jankowski's 3rd-period goal lifts Hurricanes past Islanders 2-1

Islanders take losing streak into home matchup against the Maple Leafs