# CHASING EIGHTH: New York Islanders Falter in Rankings—Should Fans PANIC or Trust Mathieu Darche?

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Podcast: [Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-islanders-daily-podcast-on-the-new-york-islanders-1034523)
Published: 2026-08-14T04:20:00+00:00
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The New York Islanders struggle in offseason rankings, but is a breakout year just around the corner? Gil Martin breaks down The Hockey News' and The Athletic’s lukewarm evaluations, exploring why Mathieu Darche’s patient rebuild—bolstered by prospects like Cole Eiserman, Cal Ritchie, and Matthew Schaefer—could set the Islanders up for long-term Stanley Cup contention.

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