Brett Cygalis of the NY Post: New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal will be restricted free agent after the season with no arbitration rights. Will the sides do a bridge or long-term deal?
“That stuff will take care of itself,” Barzal said this past week. “We’re trying to play meaningful games in late April and May, so that’s the goal right now. I’m not really worried about contracts and stuff. That stuff takes care of itself with good play.”
A two- or three-year bridge deal is most likely, something in the $6 to $7 million range.