Bo Horvat Named New Captain For The New York Islanders

Bo Horvat was officially named captain of the New York Islanders on Monday ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, marking his fourth full season with the club. Last year, Horvat was limited to 68 regular-season appearances but remained highly efficient with 31 goals, 26 assists, 51 hits, and 38 blocked shots while averaging 20:46 of ice time. The veteran center will now step into a definitive leadership role while looking to anchor the team's primary offensive production.