Matthew Schaefer was named an Islanders alternate captain at 19 as Pete DeBoer and Bo Horvat detailed the team’s expanded leadership group.

Islanders notes from practice: Mathew Barzal’s status, Matthew Schaefer joining the leadership group, Victor Eklund earning a roster spot and Scott Mayfield coming out of the lineup.

As the star forward nears his return from injury, the Islanders face a complex roster crunch involving waiver risks and strategic defensive moves before opening night.

Evan Gold discusses the Islanders’ prospect pool, developing vs. winning, Jay McKee and the identity he wants to build with the Hamilton Hammers.

The Islanders signed Logan Stanley to a one-year deal. The 6-foot-7 defenseman discusses the opportunity, his fit, Rocky Thompson and more.

Kashawn Aitcheson has been one of the Islanders’ biggest standouts at training camp, forcing his way into the NHL roster conversation.