There will be plenty of contenders at the Islanders’ training camp this September to earn roster spots as a center.
The Islanders on Monday announced the signing of Czech-born center Jan Kovar, 28, who has played the past five seasons in the Russian KHL, compiling 97 goals and 189 assists in 285 games for Magnitogorsk Metallurg. The 5-foot-10, 171-pound Kovar agreed to a one-year, $2-million deal.
“We feel very good about the depth we have at center ice,” Islanders president and general manager Lou Lamoriello said. “A couple of players are going to be pushing each other.