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Islanders Free Up $4M With Vanecek Move | New York Islanders News
The Islanders wrapped up their offseason quietly—no blockbuster trades, but major roster shifts: captain Anders Lee gone to Utah, and new signings Matias Maccelli, Matthew Kessel, and Vitek Vanecek all on one-year deals. With a cap hit just over $101M and a new $104M ceiling, they’ve got under $3M in space—unless they hide Vanecek’s full salary by sending him to the minors, freeing up nearly $4M. That flexibility could let them add another free agent or carry a young prospect, and they’re even saving room for Schaefer’s bonuses next year. With over $40M projected cap space next summer, the…
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