After making a surprising run to the Conference Finals this season, New York Islanders hope they can even go a step further in 2019/20. However, in order to do so, they know they will have to make an effort to retain their core players.

Speaking with reporters earlier this week, Islanders’ general manager Lou Lamoriello said that the organizations will make an effort to re-sign all of their top free agents this offseason and believes this is a doable task.

“Right now, all I’m doing is focusing in on communication with each and every one of our restricted free agents and also unrestricted free agents and seeing exactly what we can get done,” said Lamoriello. “We did not have any communication during the playoffs intentionally, and right now we’re talking.”

“I feel that we’ll get all our players signed in due time,” he added.

The most notable of the pack is All-Star Mathew Barzal, who is entering the restricted free agency. Barzal has first led the team in the regular season with  19 goals and 41 assists (60 points) before adding 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in the postseason. He will be also the most challenging to keep, as he’ll most likely command top money for his services.

Defenseman duo Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews are also set to become restricted free agents, while defenseman Andy Greene, forwards Matt Martin, Tom Kuhnhackl and Derick Brassard, and goalkeeper Thomas Greiss enter unrestricted free agency.

Islanders’ position becomes even tougher, considering they are already dealing with a tight budget. But that won’t stop Lamoriello from giving his best to keep the talented squad together.

“Right now, we’re focusing on trying to keep our team together,” he concluded.

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New York Islanders announced that the team has agreed on a five-year contract extension with defenseman Scott Mayfield. Mayfield, participated in 29 games this season, averaging 17:34 time-on-ice per game and contributing with two goals and eight assists. According to reports, the deal is worth around $1.45 million per year and will keep Mayfield with the Islanders through the 2023-24 season.

“When I started playing pro hockey it was to win a Stanley Cup & I think we have a good chance here.” – said Mayfield about signing an extension. “It’s a vote of confidence from the organization, up in the front office down to the coaches & players as well so I’m really excited.“

New York Islanders selected Scott Mayfield as 34th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a contract with the team in 2013 and started playing for their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He debuted for the Islanders in the 4–0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in April 2014 and continued to receive occasional recalls. He got to play a larger role in the 2016–17 season, after defenseman Dennis Seidenberg suffered an injury. Mayfield ended the last season with 2 goals and seven assists.

The Islanders aren’t having the best season currently, sitting at the 6th place of Metropolitan Division with 20-17-4 record. At the beginning of the season, the team looked in good shape with 15-7-2, but the last 17 games (5-10-2) put it all to rest. The worse thing is that the Islanders now lost 4 straight and allowed 21 goals. If the team doesn’t pick things up, they are faced with missing another playoff run.

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After making a surprising run to the Conference Finals this season, New York Islanders hope they can even go a step further in 2019/20. However, in order to do so, they know they will have to make an effort to retain their core players.

Speaking with reporters earlier this week, Islanders’ general manager Lou Lamoriello said that the organizations will make an effort to re-sign all of their top free agents this offseason and believes this is a doable task.

“Right now, all I’m doing is focusing in on communication with each and every one of our restricted free agents and also unrestricted free agents and seeing exactly what we can get done,” said Lamoriello. “We did not have any communication during the playoffs intentionally, and right now we’re talking.”

“I feel that we’ll get all our players signed in due time,” he added.

The most notable of the pack is All-Star Mathew Barzal, who is entering the restricted free agency. Barzal has first led the team in the regular season with  19 goals and 41 assists (60 points) before adding 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) in the postseason. He will be also the most challenging to keep, as he’ll most likely command top money for his services.

Defenseman duo Ryan Pulock and Devon Toews are also set to become restricted free agents, while defenseman Andy Greene, forwards Matt Martin, Tom Kuhnhackl and Derick Brassard, and goalkeeper Thomas Greiss enter unrestricted free agency.

Islanders’ position becomes even tougher, considering they are already dealing with a tight budget. But that won’t stop Lamoriello from giving his best to keep the talented squad together.

“Right now, we’re focusing on trying to keep our team together,” he concluded.

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New York Islanders announced that the team has agreed on a five-year contract extension with defenseman Scott Mayfield. Mayfield, participated in 29 games this season, averaging 17:34 time-on-ice per game and contributing with two goals and eight assists. According to reports, the deal is worth around $1.45 million per year and will keep Mayfield with the Islanders through the 2023-24 season.

“When I started playing pro hockey it was to win a Stanley Cup & I think we have a good chance here.” – said Mayfield about signing an extension. “It’s a vote of confidence from the organization, up in the front office down to the coaches & players as well so I’m really excited.“

New York Islanders selected Scott Mayfield as 34th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. He signed a contract with the team in 2013 and started playing for their AHL affiliate Bridgeport Sound Tigers. He debuted for the Islanders in the 4–0 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets in April 2014 and continued to receive occasional recalls. He got to play a larger role in the 2016–17 season, after defenseman Dennis Seidenberg suffered an injury. Mayfield ended the last season with 2 goals and seven assists.

The Islanders aren’t having the best season currently, sitting at the 6th place of Metropolitan Division with 20-17-4 record. At the beginning of the season, the team looked in good shape with 15-7-2, but the last 17 games (5-10-2) put it all to rest. The worse thing is that the Islanders now lost 4 straight and allowed 21 goals. If the team doesn’t pick things up, they are faced with missing another playoff run.

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