Newsday: Greg Logan reports in the Islanders Newsday blog Sean Bergenheim has avoided arbitration with the club signing a two-year deal worth $1.725 million who will have one more season as a restricted free agent when the contract ends. Bergenheim will make $800,000 this season and $925,000 the following season. Garth Snow comments on the signing.
NYI Fan Central Comments:
Another good signing by the general manager, obviously his former agents were a major problem in negotiations. Bergenheim gets another two years to improve his value and the club keeps his negotiating rights when the contract ends.
SoundTigers.com: Have the release on Tambellini's signing with general manager Garth Snow's comments.
Updated 4pm:
Islanders website: Had a release with Garth Snow's comments on Sean Bergenheim's extension.
Schedule Notable:
Islanders open at at New Jersey with home opener the following night against St. Louis. A lot of home Saturday night games, several matinees including holidays.