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.

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

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.

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.