Islanders sign Andrew MacDonald for 4 years

[IhateLindros]

The New York Islanders have announced that Andrew MacDonald has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension.

MacDonald was recalled from the Bridgeport Sound Tigers during the month of November and has not returned after scoring a goal and three assists for four points in 38 games. He has played over 20 minutes in 16 of the team's 19 contests during the New Year.

Technically considered a rookie this season, MacDonald played in his NHL debut last season and was a +2 in three games. Last season, MacDonald had a career year in his rookie campaign with the Sound Tigers, scoring nine goals and 24 assists for 33 points in 69 games. He was also chosen to represent the Sound Tigers at the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic, skating for the Canadian All-Star team.

The year prior, MacDonald split time between the Sound Tigers and their ECHL affiliate, the Utah Grizzlies. In 37 games with Utah, MacDonald totaled 12 points before he was recalled by the Sound Tigers. With the Sound Tigers that same season, the Islanders sixth round draft choice in 2006, tallied two goals and three assists for five points.

[Shawn33]

Very good decision, he's been our best d-man for stretches this season.

[Y Ddraig Goch]

Originally Posted by Shawn33

Very good decision, he's been our best d-man for stretches this season.

Is he still soft as hell or has he toughed up some over the last 3 or 4 years?

[blackngold]

Doesn't he play for the Blues?

[nyislesfan45]

Originally Posted by CatatonicMoose

Is he still soft as hell or has he toughed up some over the last 3 or 4 years?

Hes been arguably our best d-man other than Sutton. Real good young kid.

[Y Ddraig Goch]

Originally Posted by nyislesfan45

Hes been arguably our best d-man other than Sutton. Real good young kid.

I remember him been offensively gifted and a smart d-men but not overly physical, almost scared to fight.

He was a good player, great player, i was just also a little disappointed by how soft he was (bear in mind this is going back about 4 years or so when he was in Moncton)

[Shawn33]

Originally Posted by CatatonicMoose

I remember him been offensively gifted and a smart d-men but not overly physical, almost scared to fight.

He was a good player, great player, i was just also a little disappointed by how soft he was (bear in mind this is going back about 4 years or so when he was in Moncton)

He's definitely not overly physical. I doubt we'll see him fighting any time soon, But he plays solid, positional, defensive hockey in his own end and is solid offensively. Overall he's been a real good player and we're lucky to have him.

When I saw him play with Bridgeport he was nasty with the stick, everytime he was out there you could hear him hacking and chopping, but he's toned that down in the big league.

[GODARDNYI]

great news.. ive been hoping for this. hes very solid, and will only get better over time. hes got the skills on both ends of the ice to be an impact player

[Isles4life]

Good re-signing, MacDonald has come in and logged a lot of minutes while playing well on an otherwise poor blueline. Hopefully he continues to improve.

[Nightshade88]

Originally Posted by blackngold

Doesn't he play for the Blues?

Thats Andy McDonald.
http://hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisp...82&encode=TRUE

Honest mistake though.

[mongoose]

Originally Posted by nyislesfan45

Hes been arguably our best d-man other than Sutton. Real good young kid.

Great job!This kid is from a very small area .he is doing awesome