Overview
- Romanov has signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension at a $6.25 million average annual value to remain a second-pair defenseman.
- The deal secures the 25-year-old through the 2033-34 season and preserves salary cap flexibility under GM Mathieu Darche.
- Earlier this week Darche traded Noah Dobson to Montreal for two first-round picks that were used to select Matthew Schaefer at No. 1 and Kashawn Aitcheson at No. 17.
- Romanov posted 20 points last season in 64 games despite missing time with injuries and had averaged 22 points in each of his two prior full campaigns.
- The Islanders’ retooled blue line now features Romanov alongside veterans Adam Pelech, Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield with prospects Isaiah George and the new draftees.