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Defensemen’s Deals Shape Islanders’ Future | NHL News
This year’s NHL free agency isn’t loaded with superstars—which is actually a smart move for the Islanders as they focus on building for the future. But the real story? The looming contracts of elite defensemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar, both entering the final year of their deals. Their next contracts will set a new market standard, forcing teams like the Islanders to rethink long-term deals for rising stars like Matthew Schaefer, whose rookie year was nothing short of spectacular. With the salary cap rising and top-tier defensemen commanding massive deals, GM Mathieu Darche is already…
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