In case you missed it, the Islanders re-signed Brock Nelson to a six-year, $6 million deal. Nelson, who will turn 28 when next season starts, is coming off a 25-28-53 season, a career best for him. Before that, his career high was 45 points and 26 goals. The center has only broken 50 points once and has only topped 25 goals twice.
With that deal, many are naturally comparing it to Chris Kreider and his potential new contract. It’s not a direct comparable, as Kreider will be 29 years old when his new deal is up and is not a winger, but it’s pretty darn close.