As we compare this 2025 offseason to the 2024 offseason, things are looking hopeful for the Islanders future, especially with the investment into the young prospects and players recently drafted.
With the departure of GM Lou Lamoriello at the end of the 2024-25 season, there was a general curiosity of what the Islanders offseason would look like with new General Manager Mathieu Darche stepping in. The news came suddenly, and many fans were concerned whether or not he was going to make a good first impression or not, and I think it's safe to say that what we have seen so far from Darche has gotten the Islanders community very excited for this new season.