Emil Heineman signs two-year contract with Islanders

Montreal Canadiens' Emil Heineman, left, is checked by Calgary Flames' MacKenzie Weegar during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Jeff McIntosh/CP)

Emil Heineman has finalized a contract with the New York Islanders after he was traded by the Montreal Canadiens last week.

The forward, 23, has signed a two-year deal with the Islanders, the club announced Wednesday.

Heineman was sent to New York in the Noah Dobson sign-and-trade last week.

The Swedish forward had 10 goals and eight assists in 62 games with the Canadiens last season.

July 2, 2025

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Emil Heineman
Left Wing
AGE: 24
SIGNED BY
New York Islanders
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
N/A

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