NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The New York Islanders are bringing back one of their top offensive players.
Second-line center Brock Nelson, who was scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent on July 1, agreed to terms on a six-year contract through the 2024-25 season on Thursday. Nelson scored 25 goals and set career highs with 28 assists and 53 points last season to help the Islanders make the playoffs.
According to Newsday, the contract is worth $6 million per season in average annual value.
“It was a bigger opportunity,” Nelson said in a phone interview.