2008–09 New York Islanders season

The 2008–09 New York Islanders season was the 36th season of the franchise. On April 14, 2009, the Islanders won the NHL Draft Lottery, gaining the number one overall draft pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

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

Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/Minus; PIM = Penalty Minutes

Goaltenders
Key: GP = Games Played; TOI = Time On Ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts

†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.

Draft picks
The Islanders picks at the 2008 NHL Entry Draft in Ottawa • Ontario.

Roster
Updated April 12, 2009.


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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.