New York Islanders reveal jersey finalists as Rangers overhaul staff

The New York Islanders have announced the eight finalists for their fan-designed third jersey contest, which drew over 80,000 entries. A bracket-style fan vote will determine the winner, with the winning design set to be worn during the 2027–2028 season. Among the finalists is Adam Barcia, a special education teacher from Auburn, New York. While the team noted the high level of creativity, some social media reactions to the finalists have been mixed.

Separately, the New York Rangers have overhauled their performance department. The organization hired Matt Price as the new director of sports performance and Mike Wagner as the head strength and conditioning coach. Additionally, Matt Hawkey has joined the staff as the manager of performance data science.