Islanders re-sign Brock Nelson to 1-year deal

New York Islanders centre Brock Nelson celebrates after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Islanders won in overtime 2-1. (Mark Zaleski/AP)

EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Brock Nelson on a one-year, $4.25 million contract.

The deal announced Monday allows the team and Nelson to avoid an arbitration hearing that was scheduled for Aug. 3.

Nelson had 19 goals and 16 assists while playing all 82 games last season. Selected by New York with the 30th overall pick in the first round of the 2010 NHL Draft, the 26-year-old has totalled 99 goals and 89 assists in 398 games over five seasons. He also has three goals and four assists in 18 career playoff games.

Nelson set career highs with 26 goals in the 2015-16 season, and 25 assists and 45 points in 2016-17.

July 23, 2018

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Brock Nelson
SIGNED BY
New York Islanders
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Re-signing
SALARY CAP HIT
$4.25 million
TOTAL
$4.25 million

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