Mathew Barzal, Islanders agree to three-year, $21M deal

Barzal arrived to training camp after agreeing to a three-year, $21 million extension with the Islanders. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mathew Barzal, Islanders agree to three-year, $21 million deal

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jan 9, 2021 2:47 PM ET

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal had been absent from training camp all week ... until Saturday. Barzal arrived to training camp after agreeing to a three-year, $21 million extension with the Islanders, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

Year 1 includes $1 mil signing bonus, $3 mil salary. AAV $7 mil. https://t.co/ewYwbcUxmp
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) January 9, 2021

Dreger adds that Barzal wanted a six-year extension, but the Islanders couldn't clear enough cap space to make that happen.

Following Saturday's practice, the 23-year-old told reporters he didn't want to play for anyone else but the Islanders.

Mathew Barzal says there was never anywhere else he wanted to be than with the #Isles
— Mollie Walker (@MollieeWalkerr) January 9, 2021

Barzal, who was drafted 16th overall in 2015, has been a huge contributor to New York's offense. The 23-year-old has notched 207 points (59 goals, 148 assists) in 234 regular-season games. In 30 playoff games, he has 24 points (seven goals, 17 assists).

When his current contract expires, Barzal will become a restricted free agent.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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