The New York Islanders make two additions during the early portion of NHL free agency, in what is described as a relatively quiet opening day. The team signs winger Matias Maccelli to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $2.25 million, according to TSN, as reported by multiple outlets. Maccelli is 25 years old and shoots left. He spent the previous season with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he recorded 14 points.
In addition to Maccelli, the Islanders also sign a former St. Louis Blues defenseman, with coverage noting the move as part of the same early free-agency activity. While details on the defenseman’s contract terms are not fully specified in the provided excerpts, the reporting agrees that the Islanders add both a forward and a defenseman during the initial stage of free agency.
