Islanders Re-Sign Beauvillier

Our New York Islanders announced that 22-year-old, forward Anthony Beauvillier agreed to terms on a two-year deal. Staple (per @PuckPedia) reports it’s a $2.1M AAV. “#Isles now have a little over $4.6 million in cap space and 25 one-way contracts, not including Barzal and Dobson on ELCs... Crowded roster with camp 15 days away.” It should indeed be an exciting camp and a preseason that could see some late additions and demotions within the organization based on who wants to impress.

Beauvillier, a 28th overall selection for New York in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, scored 18 & 10 for 28 points in 81 games last season and notched a goal and an assist in the 8 postseason appearances for the Isles in his 1st career playoff appearance. In his 218 NHL game career, Beauvillier has 48 & 40 for 88 points. Beau has been one of my favorite Islanders based on his hustle and all of his charity work to benefit Alzheimer's research in Canada.

We were waiting for the big RFA signing to happen, and today it did. The great Stan Fischler said of Beauvillier, “Among my favorite @NYIslanders, #AnthonyBeauvillier is one who could be ready for a real, break-out season. The kid sure has the goods.” Lou Lamoriello said ‘Beau’ was on board to re-sign prior to September and he was. Beauvillier is a resilient player and works hard to improve his game. Without much of a free agent splash this summer, the Isles forward should get his shot to make some noise at the top of the Isles lineup.

@titobeauvi21, “Thrilled to be coming back to the island. Couldn’t be happier. Let’s get the season going.”

Beau'ty.

Isles Notes:

Per Andrew Gross, “#Isles confirm Scott Gomez has left organization and will not return to coaching staff for 2019-20. He was not fired.”

Per Cory Wright, “Varlamov on working with Mitch Korn & Piero Greco. "I’m open to learning something because the league is changing, the game is changing, so goalies need to come up with some new ideas. I know we can trust these two guys and they are going to help us improve our game." #Isles”

Per release, Beauvillier represented Team Canada at the 2018 World Championship (3 points in 9 games) and won a gold medal at the 2014 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament along with a bronze medal with Canada at the 2015 World Under-18 Championships. “Beauvillier served as an alternate captain for Team Quebec at the 2014 World Under-17 Championships, recording four points (two goals, two assists) in six games.”