The New York Islanders unveiled the team's ring of honor to celebrate the Islanders Hall of Fame members on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. Photos by Dennis DaSilva, New York Islanders

When the New York Islanders relieved Barry Trotz of his duties as head coach following the 2021-22 NHL season, his assistant coach, Lane Lambert, was hired in his place. Lambert elected to hire Doug Houda, his former Detroit Red Wings teammate who had been an assistant with Detroit since 2016 and an NHL assistant since 2006.

The New York Islanders officially inducted Brent Sutter into the team’s hall of fame on Saturday night. The team held a pregame ceremony before the puck drop against the San Jose Sharks.

The New York Islanders have activated forward Simon Holmstrom off injured reserve ahead of their Saturday night game against the San Jose Sharks, per the media site.

- The Sharks are in eighth place in the Pacific Division with 34 points and a record of 14-27-6. San Jose is 1-4-0 in their last five games. - Mikael Granlund leads the Sharks in assists (25) and points (37) in his second season with San Jose.

The San Jose Sharks leading goalscorer won't play against the New York Islanders. Tyler Toffoli won't play for the San Jose Sharks tonight against the New York Islanders due to a lower-body injury.

Prediction for the NHL New York Islanders vs San Jose Sharks match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

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While adding a player like Palmieri could address immediate needs, it won’t be simple for the Kings. Right now, Los Angeles has $10.9 million in cap space. Once Drew Doughty is activated from LTIR, however, that space will evaporate as Doughty carries a cap hit of $11 million.

Sutter is officially a member of the Islanders Hockey Hall of Fame. ELMONT, NY -- It's official. New York Islanders No. 21 Brent Sutter is now the 16th player and 18th member of the club's Hockey Hall of Fame. The legendary broadcaster Jiggs MacDonald was the Master of Ceremonies for this legendary event.

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