Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Looking at Mikhail Sergachev’s extension gives a hint to what Mathew Barzal’s extension could look like with the New York Islanders.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev signed a three years deal worth $14.4 million ($4.8 million AAV) a few days ago. Sergachev was one of the Lightning’s big-name RFA’s still without a contract. Looking at the contract he signed, it’s clear the New York Islanders could do the same type of deal with RFA Mathew Barzal.
Just like Sergachev, Barzal’s entry-level contract expired this year.