Marc Gatcomb’s 39-game stint with the Islanders was impressive enough to earn a one-way deal for next season.
The Islanders announced a one-year deal with the 25-year-old wing on Sunday after the two sides avoided arbitration one day prior.
According to an industry source, the deal came in at $900,000 and was a one-way contract, meaning Gatcomb will get the full salary even if he’s in the AHL.
Given the wingers the Islanders have added this offseason, that was crucial for Gatcomb to secure.
While he played well with the Islanders last season, scoring eight goals and showing a physical edge that endeared him, it will be an uphill battle for Gatcomb to make the team out of camp.
Since the end of the season, the Islanders have added wingers Jonathan Drouin, Max Shabanov and Emil Heineman.
Mat Barzal and Anthony Duclair, who were injured and on personal leave at the end of last season, are both expected back for training camp as well.
General manager Mathieu Darche has just one item left on his to-do list: re-signing Max Tsyplakov before arbitration.
The Russian wing filed for arbitration before Saturday’s deadline, and a hearing will be scheduled between July 20 and Aug. 4. A contract, however, can be worked on during the interim.
