Restricted free agent Mathew Barzal agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal with the Islanders on Saturday morning, an NHL source said.
The Islanders confirmed the deal but did not disclose contract terms.
The Islanders open the regular season on Thursday against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. There are no preseason games.
The team’s top-line center was on the ice for the first time at training camp at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, reunited with linemates Anders Lee and Jordan Eberle. Clearly thrilled to be back with his teammates, Barzal scored a goal on each of first two shifts during a four-on-four scrimmage.