Islanders Sign Fedotenko

[Thrillhouse]

The Islanders have signed veteran left wing Ruslan Fedotenko to a one-year contract. The 28-year old Fedotenko played a major role in Tampa Bay's Stanley Cup championship in 2004, scoring 12 goals in 22 playoff games, including both goals in the Lightning's 2-1 win over Calgary in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final.

"Ruslan brings so much to our team with his speed, versatility, work ethic and ability to score big goals," said Islanders general manager Garth Snow. "He was one of Tampa Bay's most valuable players when they won the Cup and at only 28 he's just entering the prime of his career. I strongly believe Ted Nolan is going to get the most out of him."

Fedotenko's best regular season came after the Lightning's Cup run when he scored 26 goals in 2005-06. In 465 NHL games with Philadelphia and Tampa Bay, the Kiev, Ukraine native has 107 goals and 99 assists for 206 points.

"I'm very happy to be an Islander," said Fedotenko, who tied Conn Smythe Trophy winner Brad Richards with 12 goals in the 2004 playoffs. "Last season was a disappointment for me and I'm determined to show the Islanders and our fans what I can do. We have a very good team of talented young players and experienced guys and I really like Ted Nolan's style of play. I looked at a lot of offers, but I know I've come to the right team."

[Humpzilla]

Over-Paid.

Look no further than last year's playoffs....

[Snipes19]

Over-paid? Yes. That's obvious.
This is a rough offseason for the Isles. They lose Yashin, Smyth, Blake, Poti, and Zednik, they miss out on all the top-tier FA's (Drury, Gomez, Smyth, Briere, Blake, Kariya, etc.) and so they have to settle with Ruslan Fedotenko. Prepare for a rough season next year Isles fans. It looks like you wont be making a return to the playoffs.

[Podollan]

Nolan gets 2 Millions..

[Isles4life]

2.9 mill? Stupid Garth. At least it's only for 1 year. The guy's gonna get a ton of ice time in all likelihood just because there's so few guys who have ever been able to put the puck in the net on the team right now. He might pop in 20. Obviously doesn't help the team much besides just filling bodies.

By the way, we lost Kozlov and his 25 goals too. That's kind of a bigger deal than Zednik and his like 5 games with the team.

[CairnsisGod]

Originally Posted by Humpzilla

Over-Paid.

Look no further than last year's playoffs....

Hey, we have to get to the minimum somehow.

[BGDDYKWL]

Wow. $3 mil for a guy who's scored 40 points one time in five full seasons in the league.

[JPanas2]

in all honesty fellas, what the fu@k difference does it make how much they paid him? it is a one year contract and the isles have about 20 million to play with this year. and NOBODY is left to sign. they could have signed him to a one year 10 million dollar contract for all i give a sh!t.

[nyisles15]

Originally Posted by JPanas2

in all honesty fellas, what the fu@k difference does it make how much they paid him? it is a one year contract and the isles have about 20 million to play with this year. and NOBODY is left to sign. they could have signed him to a one year 10 million dollar contract for all i give a sh!t.

Exactly, people are crying about this one year deal?? Give me a break. The fact that they signed anyone to a deal less than two years is a miracle in itself.

[DannoDanger]

Things are finally looking up on the island!

[nyislesfan45]

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