The Islanders are hopeful forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Andrew Ladd can progress from offseason surgery. Regardless of the veterans' status, president and general manager Lou Lamoriello took strides to bolster the organization’s forward depth with two signings on Friday.
Arnaud Durandeau, a sixth-round pick in 2017, agreed to a three-year, entry-level deal after wrapping up his four-season Quebec Major Junior Hockey League career with career-high 38 goals and 35 assists in 68 games for Halifax. The Islanders would have lost their rights to the 20-year-old left wing on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Impending unrestricted free agent center Tanner Fritz agreed to a two-year pact.