New York Islanders
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Ducks claim Ross Johnston off waivers
The Anaheim Ducks have claimed Ross Johnston off waivers from the Islanders. Predominantly a fighter, Johnston has played in 60 games for the Islanders over the past three seasons, compiling 2 goals and 8 assists. Continue reading
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Chara Signs with Islanders
The Islanders have signed defenseman Zdeno Chara to a one-year deal. Chara, 44, played last season with the Capitals after a long stint with the Bruins. Chara started his career with the Islanders before then-GM Mike Milbury traded him along with the second overall pick (Jason Spezza) to Ottawa for Alexei Yashin in 2001. Continue reading
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Staple: Cizikas Contract with Islanders is Six Years
Arthur Staple of the Athletic reports that Casey Cizikas’ deal with the Islanders is for six seasons at around $2.5 million per season. Cizikas–along with Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac and Zach Parise–was believed to be informally signed by the Islanders, though terms had not been released. Continue reading
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Islanders Lock Up Pelech on Eight Year Deal
The Islanders have signed Adam Pelech to an eight-year contract. The deal covers seven unrestricted free agent years for the 26 year old defenseman. One of the more accomplished defensive defensemen in the game, Pelech was one of 18 defensemen to get Norris votes for 2020-21. Continue reading
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Islanders Look to Be Signing Palmieri, Parise
The New York Islanders are apparently signing Zach Parise and Kyle Palmieri, according to reports. Pagnotta says it will be a long-term deal with Palmieri. Continue reading
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Red Wings Acquire Nick Leddy
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired Nick Leddy from the New York Islanders. Detroit is retaining 50% of Panik’s $2.75 million cap hit this year and next. As Arthur Staple points out, the Islanders now don’t have a defenseman that meets the requirement for exposure beyond Pelech, Pulock and Mayfield, who will be protected. They… Continue reading
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Report: Canucks, Kraken Have Talked Leddy
According to Dave Pagnotta, the Canucks and Kraken are among the teams that have talked to the Islanders about Nick Leddy. The Islanders will need to cut some salary to make room for Adam Pelech’s new contract, which figures to be around $6 million per season if they give him reasonable term. The Islanders have… Continue reading
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Lamoriello: Isles Will Make Cizikas a Prioriety
According to Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello, the team will do what it can to keep pending-UFA Casey Cizikas. The Islanders have to re-sign key UFAs Adam Pelech and Anthony Beauvillier. Pelech in particular is in line for a big raise from his $1.6 million AAV, as he’s one season away from UFA status. The Islanders… Continue reading