New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello made clear that he wants to bring back forwards Casey Cizikas and Kyle Palmieri on Tuesday.
Both players can be unrestricted free agents on July 28. As potential unrestricted free agents, Cizikas and Palmieri are not eligible to be selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, which will be held on July 21.
Cizikas scored 14 points (seven goals, seven assists) in 56 regular season games and five points (two goals, three assists) in 19 Stanley Cup Playoff games this season. His line with Matt Martin and Cal Clutterbuck has been one of the catalysts for Barry Trotz’s team.