New York Islanders sign Simon Holmstrom to two-year contract

New York Islanders' Simon Holmstrom (10) fights for control of the puck with with Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) and Martin Fehérváry (42) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

The Islanders are re-upping with one of their talented middle-six forwards this off-season.

The New York Islanders announced on Tuesday a two-year, $7.25-million contract with Swedish right-winger Simon Holmstrom.

The deal is worth $3.625 million in average annual value.

The 24-year-old has played 200 games total with the Islanders, logging 79 points across three seasons. Holmstrom recorded a career-high last season with 45 points (20 goals and 25 assists) in 75 regular-season games with the team.

Internationally, Holmstrom has represented Sweden on the 2018 Under-18 World Junior team. There, he put up six points (three goals, three assists) in seven games and took home a gold medal.

The New York Islanders selected Simon Holmstrom 23rd overall in the first round of the 2019 NHL Draft.

July 1, 2025

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Simon Holmstrom
Right Wing
AGE: 24
SIGNED BY
New York Islanders
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$3.625 million
TOTAL
$7.25 million

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