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Islanders' Cap Space vs. Darche's Contracts | NHL News
The Islanders are sitting on nearly $40 million in cap space, quietly saving for a big move — but their GM’s contract history raises eyebrows. Since taking over in May 2025, Mathieu Darche has handed out some of the worst deals in the league: Romanov’s eight-year, $50M extension (a $18.8M negative surplus), Pageau’s three-year deal, Palat’s near-$5M sinkhole, and Schenn’s $6.8M drag. Only Sorokin and Schaefer shine with elite contracts — making this offseason’s silence feel like a calculated gamble. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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