Islanders Make Splash in Free Agency with Signing of Mattias Maccelli In a move that aims to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming NHL season, the New York Islanders have inked forward Mattias Maccelli to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. The 25-year-old Maccelli, who was originally drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, brings a mix of skill and experience to Long Island. After spending time with the Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings, Maccelli is looking to revive his career with the Islanders, who are seeking to make a deep playoff run in the competitive Metropolitan Division. With this signing, the Islanders are hoping to add some much-needed depth to their forward corps and compete with the likes of the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers for division supremacy.


On July 1, the New York Islanders signed forward Mattias Maccelli to a one-year contract worth $2.25 million. Maccelli was first drafted by the Arizona Coyotes in the 4th-round, 98th…