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 might potentially shed Josh Bailey or Nick Leddy’s $5M+ cap hits if Seattle selects them, which would give them some breathing room.
If the Islanders don’t get Cizikas under contract, they might get some competition from their cross-town rivals. The Rangers have been quite public about their desire to pursue the qualities that Cizikas brings.
