The New York Islanders have successfully completed important additions to their roster during the offseason by re-signing forward Kyle Palmieri and defenseman Adam Boqvist. The announcements were made on Friday, confirming Palmieri’s two-year contract and Boqvist’s one-year deal as part of the team‘s summer objectives.
Details of Kyle Palmieri and Adam Boqvist’s New Contracts
Kyle Palmieri agreed to a two-year contract valued at an average annual value of $4.75 million, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Meanwhile, Adam Boqvist signed a one-year deal worth $800,000. Both agreements were finalized ahead of the Islanders appointing Mathieu Darche as their new general manager, Friedman noted.
Player Contributions and Career Highlights
At 34 years old, Palmieri recently completed his fourth full season with the Islanders, tallying 24 goals and 24 assists over 82 games last season. Originally acquired via trade from the New Jersey Devils in April 2021, the American forward has accumulated 527 points, including 270 goals and 257 assists, over more than 900 NHL games playing for the Islanders, Devils, and Anaheim Ducks.
Adam Boqvist, 24, contributed four goals and 10 assists in 35 games last season following his waiver acquisition from the Florida Panthers in January. In six NHL seasons with teams including the Islanders, Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Chicago Blackhawks, the Swedish defenseman has registered 99 points, comprised of 27 goals and 72 assists across 244 games. Boqvist was originally drafted eighth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft by the Blackhawks and developed with the London Knights.
Significance of These Signings for the Islanders’ Future
By securing Kyle Palmieri’s re-signing with the New York Islanders, the team solidifies a reliable offensive presence while continuing to develop young talent like Adam Boqvist. These moves reflect the Islanders’ strategic efforts to balance veteran scoring ability with defensive potential as they prepare for the upcoming NHL season under new management.