Islanders re-sign veteran defender Andy Greene to one-year deal

July 17, 2021 - 5:56pm

New York Islanders defenceman Andy Greene (4) and Tampa Bay Lightning centre Anthony Cirelli (71) fight for control. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

The New York Islanders have re-signed veteran defenceman Andy Greene to a one-year deal with $750,000, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Per Friedman, the deal comes with $250,000 in bonuses.

As expected, sounds like NYI re-signed Andy Greene to a one-year deal. $750K, plus $250K in bonuses.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 17, 2021

The 38-year-old played last season and part of the previous one with the Islanders after a 14-year stint with the New Jersey Devils in which he served as captain for five seasons.

Greene averaged 17:35 minutes per night for the Islanders last season, posting five points through 55 games.

Through 988 career NHL tilts, the Trenton, Mich., native has 254 points to his name.

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