The news (and fan debate) of the Casey Cizikas five-year extension takes the headlines, but the New York Islanders also announced the re-signing of Bridgeport Sound Tigers captain Ben Holmstrom to another one-year, two-way contract.
Holmstrom, 29, appeared in all 76 regular season games and three playoff games last season in his first year with the Sound Tigers, who named him captain at the beginning of the season.
Holmstrom would be only the second Sound Tiger to serve as captain in more than one season (Mark Wotton).