First, he signed a seven-year contract with the team on Monday, the first day of free agency, worth $49 million (that’s a $7 million a year cap hit for those keeping score at home). He himself announced the deal with a(n only slightly profane) Tweet that instantly elevated him to full Islanders Legend™ status, and he and his agent made it clear that there was only one team he wanted to play for.
Then on Wednesday, the Edina, Minnesota native celebrated his 29th birthday. I don’t know what his plans are, but with a newly found $7 million or so bucks to spend, I would assume there would be lots of extra presents or cake involved.