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Islanders Bolster Middle Six With Jonathan Drouin on Two-Year, $8 Million Deal

Darche’s largest opening-day move underscores his push to deepen scoring options on the left wing

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Overview

  • The Islanders signed veteran winger Jonathan Drouin to a two-year, $8 million contract on July 1.
  • Drouin, the No. 3 pick in the 2013 NHL draft, posted 30 goals and 63 assists for 93 points in 122 games over the past two seasons with Colorado.
  • Cap constraints in Denver accelerated Drouin’s departure, allowing New York to allocate scarce salary space toward his middle-six role.
  • He is slated to join the middle-six on the left wing and will battle Anthony Duclair for a second-line spot alongside JG Pageau and Kyle Palmieri.
  • This marquee acquisition follows the signings of Tony DeAngelo and David Rittich as GM Mathieu Darche overhauls the Islanders’ roster.