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The New York Islanders announced today that they’ve signed forward Mathew Barzal to an eight-year contract extension, which carries a $9.15 million cap hit.
#Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that Mathew Barzal has agreed to terms on an eight-year contract.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 4, 2022
Locking up Barzal long-term is a big win for the Islanders. He’s by far the team’s top forward and this deal will carry him through his prime years. While it may be a little higher than projected (I had expected a range of about $8.5 million or $8.75 million on an eight-year deal), it’s still reasonable value and with the cap likely to rise in the coming years, this should be a solid contract for the Islanders.