Thompson Re-Signs

Word has come in that the Islanders and Restricted Free Agent Nate Thompson have agreed to a 1 year, 2-way contract avoiding the arbitration hearing that was set for Monday.

Islanders Sign Biron

The Islanders have signed G Martin Biron 1 year 1.4M.

The signing appears to give DiPietro more time to fully heal his knee injuries.

Scott Allen Named Assistant Coach

Scott Allen will join Dean Chynoweth as the Islanders assistants to Scott Gordon in the 09-10 season.

Isles Sign Tavares

The Islanders and 1st overall pick, John Tavares, have agreed to terms on a 3 year Entry Level Contract. His cap hit will be $3.75M per year.

Koskinen Signed

The Islanders have signed 2009 2nd round pick Mikko Koskinen to a 3 year Entry Level Contract. Salary and cap hit were not released.

The 6'7" finnish goalie will likely start for Bridgeport come the fall.

Free Agent Frenzy; Day 1

ISLES RUMORS

-Dwayne Roloson signs with Isles (100%)

OFFICIAL NHL SIGNINGS

(11:18 AM)
-Henrik and Daniel Sedin re-sign in Vancouver 5 years $30.5M

(12:19 PM)
-Tampa signs Mattias Ohlund 7 years $24.5M

(12:47 PM)
-Florida re-signs Radek Dvorak 2 years $3.4M

(1:13 PM)
-Toronto signs Colton Orr 4 years $4M

(1:54 PM)
-Colorado signs Craig Anderson 2 years $3.6M

(2:02 PM)
-Chicago signs Marian Hossa 12 years $62.4M

(2:05 PM)
-Tampa signs Matt Walker 4 years $6.8M

(2:09 PM)
-St. Louis signs Ty Conklin 2 years $2.6M

(2:19 PM)
-Isles sign Dwayne Roloson 2 years $5M

(2:26 PM)
-Chicago signs Tomas Kopecky 2 years $2.4M

(2:44 PM)
-Buffalo signs Steve Montador 2 years $3.1M

(2:53 PM)
-Washington signs Mike Knuble 2 years $5.6M

(2:54 PM)
-Rangers sign Donald Brashear 2 years $2.8M

(3:11 PM)
-Anaheim re-signs Scott Niedermayer 1 year $6M

(3:11 PM)
-Vancouver signs Aaron Rome 1 year $550k

(3:12 PM)
-Nashville re-signs Joel Ward 2 years $3M

(3:41 PM)
-Philadelphia signs Brian Boucher 2 years $1.85M

(3:48 PM)
-Montreal signs Jaroslav Spacek 3 years $11.5M

(4:03 PM)
-Edmonton signs Nikolai Khabibulin 4 years $15M

(4:18 PM)
-Carolina re-signs Erik Cole 2 years $5.8M

(4:33 PM)
-Florida signs Scott Clemmensen 3 years $3.6M

(4:39 PM)
-Philadelphia signs Ian Laperriere 3 years $3.5M

(4:46 PM)
-Montreal signs Hall Gill 2 years $4.5M

(4:46 PM)
-Pittsburgh signs Mike Rupp 2 years $1.65M

(5:10 PM)
-San Jose re-signs Kent Huskins 2 years $3.4M

(5:11 PM)
-Colorado signs David Koci 1 year $575k

(5:24 PM)
-Montreal signs Mike Cammalleri 5 years $30M

(5:45 PM)
-Minnesota signs Greg Zanon 3 years $5.2M

(5:48 PM)
-Phoenix signs Vernon Fiddler 2 years $2.2M

(5:56 PM)
-Toronto signs Mike Komisarek 5 years $22.5M

(6:09 PM)
-Boston signs Steve Begin 1 year $850k

(6:13 PM)
-Nashville re-signs Steve Sullivan 2 years $7.5M

(6:22 PM)
-Columbus signs Samuel Pahlsson 3 years $7.95M

(7:26 PM)
-Columbus signs Mathieu Garon 2 years $2.4M

(8:19 PM)
-Rangers sign Marian Gaborik 5 years $37.5M

(8:42 PM)
-Montreal signs Brian Gionta 5 years $25M

(8:43 PM)
-Ottawa re-signs Chris Neil 4 years $8M

(9:03 PM)
-Chicago signs John Madden 1 year $2.75M

(9:26 PM)
-Calgary signs Fredrik Sjostrom 2 years $1.5M

(10:01 PM)
-Phoenix signs Jason LaBarbera

(11:10 PM)
-Minnesota signs Martin Havlat 6 years $30M

Isles Make Minor Deal

The Islanders have dealt Ben Walter and a conditional pick in 2012 to the New Jersey Devils for Tony Romano.

Romano scored 36 goals and 69 points in 65 games with the Peterborough Petes of the OHL in 08-09. The 21 year old Romano is from Smithtown, NY.

Free Agency - Who Will the Isles Target?

The draft is behind us and July 1st is only two days away. GM Garth Snow said that the team would not be much different than the 08-09 team. Obviously, Tavares is already a difference. But who will the Islanders target on the free agent market come Wednesday?


*Veteran Winger*

Plan A ALEX TANGUAY
A skilled, fast, veteran LW that has put up 80+ points only a couple years ago. He is just 29 years old, and would not be a poor addition to the lineup to complement one of our young centers.

Plan B MIKAEL SAMUELSSON
A bit older than Tanguay, and much less talented. Still provides veteran leadership to the lineup and 40 or so points.

Plan C ALEXEI KOVALEV
Likely more of a longshot, but Kovalev may look to Long Island if he does not get money elsewhere.

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*Enforcer*

Plan A COLTON ORR
Someone will be needed to protect Tavares. Colton Orr is the perfect fit. The Islanders will not have a plan B and C for this position.

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*Veteran Backup Goalie*

Plan A TY CONKLIN
Conklin has made the Stanley Cup Finals in both of the past two seasons. He'd be a solid 1B to DiPietro. The Islanders will give him a look, but he likely won't be interested.

Plan B BRIAN BOUCHER
Would not be likely to play as many games as a Ty Conklin, but would be a serviceable backup if DiPietro remains healthy.

Plan C MATHIEU GARON
Just won the cup with the Penguins, and will likely look to sign somewhere that he can start 30-40 games. Long Island would be the place for him.

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*Longshots*

Plan A MIKE KOMISAREK
Every team loves a little star talent. The Islanders will give an offer to this Long Island boy, but Komisarek seems to like being away from his home.

Plan B MIKE CAMMALLERI
One of the top point scorers in the league in the 08-09 season, and will go where the money takes him. The Islanders may give him a good offer.

Plan C SEDIN TWINS
Henrik and Daniel Sedin will seek around 5 or 6 million each, and the Islanders are one of the few teams who could give it to them.

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And that's all. I don't see the Islanders doing much, but they will sign a couple. Don't expect Rob Scuderi to be in an Islander uniform, even though he is from LI. The Islanders will not be interested in Hossa or Gaborik, even though they can afford them. Bouwmeester would be great, but he will search for a more competitive team.