7 Facts: Logan Stanley
Get to know the newest Islanders defenseman
By Shannon Bickert September 27, 2026 Link copied Logan Stanley signed a one-year deal with the New York Islanders on Sunday. Get to know Stanley in the latest edition of 7 Facts.
The 28-year-old defenseman stands at 6'7'' and 231 lbs. Stanley is the tallest listed Islander on the 2026-27 roster.
Stanley has recorded 62 points (14G, 48A) across 278 games with the Winnipeg Jets and Buffalo Sabres. Stanley set career highs in goals (9), assists (17) and points (26) last year between the Jets and Sabres. In 59 games with the Jets last season, Stanley tallied 21 points (9G, 12A). In 17 games with the Sabres, the defenseman recorded five points (5A).
Stanley also recorded 110 hits and 84 blocks last season. Stanley has 467 hits and 351 blocks in his career.
Since his NHL debut on Jan. 18, 2021, Stanley's 453 and 336 hits and blocked shots, respectively, rank fifth amongst Winnipeg defensemen.
Stanley was selected in the first round, 18th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets, in the 2016 draft. He spent parts of six seasons in Winnipeg, totaling 261 games. His 278 games rank 10th among defensemen taken in the 2016 Draft.
Stanley will sport the number eight, last worn by defenseman Noah Dobson. Other notable players to wear number eight include Garry Howatt, Bruno Gervais and (briefly) Patrick Flatley.
Logan Stanley has hit the ice with the #Isles. He will wear #8! pic.twitter.com/H5mq5S0WXZ