The New York Islanders and defenceman Adam Pelech agreed Friday on an eight-year contract.
The team did not disclose financial terms.
Pelech, who turns 27 this month, had four goals and 10 assists in 56 games last season. He added a goal and four assists in 19 Stanley Cup playoff games in helping New York advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive year.
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He finished second on the Islanders in total ice time during the 2021 playoffs. He also ranks second on the team in that category during the Islanders’ last three consecutive playoff years, encompassing nine rounds and 49 games.
The Islanders selected Pelech in the third round of the 2012 NHL draft. He has 16 goals and 59 assists in 303 career NHL games along with two goals and 10 assists in 48 career playoff games.
Hagel sticking with Chicago
Brandon Hagel is staying in Chicago after his solid rookie season, agreeing to a three-year contract with the team.
The organization announced the deal with the restricted free agent on Friday. It has an average annual value of $1.5 million US.
Hagel, who turns 23 on Aug. 27, used his high motor to earn regular minutes with the team last season. He finished with nine goals and 15 assists in 52 games.
“Brandon’s ascension to a regular role last season provided a huge boost to our team,” general manager Stan Bowman said in a release. “We were quite pleased with the growth he showed in his game and ability to handle tougher assignments. His continued development at this level will allow him to be a valuable contributor to our offence moving forward.”
Hagel was selected by Buffalo in the sixth round of the 2016 draft. He made his NHL debut with Chicago on March 11, 2020.