2008–09 New York Islanders season

The 2008–09 New York Islanders season was the 37th season in franchise history. On April 14, 2009, the Islanders won the NHL draft lottery to receive the first overall draft pick in the 2009 NHL entry draft.

Regular season

Captain Bill Guerin was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in March. The captaincy was left vacant for the rest of the season.

Divisional standings

Conference standings

bold – qualified for playoffs, y – division winner, z – placed first in conference (and division)

AT – Atlantic Division, NE – Northeast Division, SE – Southeast Division

Schedule and results

Playoffs

The New York Islanders did not qualify for the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Player statistics

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Islanders. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.
^‡Traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with Islanders only.

Awards and records

Records

Milestones

Transactions

Trades

Free agents

Claimed from waivers

Draft picks

The Islanders picks at the 2008 NHL entry draft in Ottawa, Ontario.

Farm teams

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League, the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, and the Odessa Jackalopes of the Central Hockey League are the Islanders' minor league affiliates for the 2008–09 season.

See also

• 2008–09 NHL season

References

1. 2008–09 New York Rangers season
2. 2009–10 New York Islanders season
3. List of New York Islanders seasons
4. New York Islanders
5. 2007–08 New York Islanders season
6. Bridgeport Islanders
7. 2015–16 New York Islanders season
8. History of the New York Islanders
9. 2008–09 NHL season
10. 2008–09 OHL season
11. 2008–09 New Jersey Devils season
12. List of New York Islanders head coaches
13. List of New York Islanders players
14. Josh Bailey
15. 2008–09 Pittsburgh Penguins season
16. Kyle Okposo
17. List of New York Islanders broadcasters
18. Mike Comrie
19. Puerto Rico Islanders
20. New York City