The New York Islanders signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday. Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports said the contract has an average annual value of $6.25 million for a total of $50 million.

The New York Islanders have solidified their defensive core by signing Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract extension. Romanov, known for his physicality and reliability, has become a key player since joining the team in 2022.

The shoe that everyone’s been waiting to drop finally dropped. The New York Islanders inked Alexander Romanov to an eight-year, $50 million contract. The Islanders have $14.69 million leftover in cap space.