"Despite the playoff miss, the Isles exceeded expectations. It was painful to see the team fade down the stretch, but just being there in the playoff race down to the end pretty squashed rebuild talk."
"A full season of Peter DeBoer should make a significant impact on the Islanders moving forward. The expectation is that impact will happen defensively."
"Considering how well Ilya Sorokin has played over the last couple of seasons, it's a crime that the Isles haven't tightened up in front of him."
"The good news is that he's got the entire summer and the training camp to establish a system. From there, it's all a matter of the team buying into the method and maintaining consistency throughout the year."
The New York Islanders had a largely positive 2025-26 season despite missing the playoffs. The team exceeded expectations and remained competitive until the end, alleviating rebuild concerns. Fans may feel disappointed, but a significant positive is the hiring of Peter DeBoer as head coach. His full season is anticipated to enhance the team's defensive structure, especially with Ilya Sorokin's strong performance. The focus now shifts to roster improvements through trades and free agency to increase postseason chances.
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