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Islanders ink Anders Lee to a four-year, $15 million extension

New York Islanders v Edmonton Oilers

EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 06: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders celebrates a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during an NHL game at Rexall Place on March 06, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Derek Leung

The New York Islanders have signed pending restricted free agent Anders Lee to a four-year, $15 million contract, the club announced on Tuesday.

Hockey insider Darren Dreger has the breakdown of Lee’s new deal:

Breakdown of Anders Lee’s extension with Isles: Nyi sign Anders Lee 2015-2016: $2,000 2016-2017: $3,500 2017-2018: $4,500 2018-2019: $5,000

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 30, 2015


Lee scored 25 goals and 41 points in 76 games as a rookie last season with the Islanders.

“Anders has proven to be an effective goal scorer over his two seasons with the club,” GM Garth Snow said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have another home-grown talent signed long term.”

In 100 career NHL games Lee has 35 goals and 22 assists while averaging 14:34 in ice time a night.

“I’m extremely excited to finalize this deal and ensure that I’m a New York Islander for the next four seasons,” Lee said. “The organization has been nothing but first class to me from the moment I was drafted. I look forward to competing for the Stanley Cup in each year while playing in front of the best fans in the NHL.”

With Lee’s signing the Islanders have $12.9 million in cap space to work with heading in to free agency, according to Generalfanager.com.

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