Overview

• Kyle Palmieri agreed to a two-year deal with a $4.75 million average annual value that includes a full no-trade clause for 2025-26 and a 16-team no-trade list in 2026-27.
• Defenseman Adam Boqvist signed a one-year, $850,000 contract after registering eight points in 17 games following a January waiver claim.
• Both extensions were negotiated under former GM Lou Lamoriello and finalized by Darche in his first roster decisions as general manager.
• Last season, Palmieri finished third on the team with 24 goals and totaled 48 points over 82 games.
• These signings follow the Islanders’ first draft lottery victory since 2009 and the elevation of Darche from Tampa Bay executive to GM.