Confirmed Signing with Link: [NYI] G Ilya Sorokin signs extension with the Islanders (8 years, $8.25M AAV)

[WangMustGo]

Maybe since he’s better, but likely 9.

The numbers this year tell a different story. And Sorokin doesnt play behind an elite team with a top 5 defenseman.

 

[SI90]

Worst signing this far, jesus christ that is horrible.

Best signing of the day and it’s not close.

HF boards in a nutshell

 

[Zeeker]

HF boards in a nutshell

Beat you to this

 

[The Crypto Guy]

The numbers this year tell a different story. And Sorokin doesnt play behind an elite team with a top 5 defenseman.

Eh, not according to a lot of isles fans.

 

[denis5]

Thank you Sorokin for keeping Igors price down next year! You have no idea how much you helped the Rangers

TBD, but I told you he wanted to stay and would be locked up.

 

[Victorias]

Since he became a starter two years ago:

i.e. superstar numbers

He doesn’t have too many miles on him and they’ll have him through his prime. Easily the best contract of the day.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

TBD, but I told you he wanted to stay and would be locked up.

You did, i was wrong so i give you props

 

[Hierso]

Ooooof.

Dude will be 29 when this deal kicks in.

It's very possible he'll still be decent, but I guess the Islanders don't consider their window to he open for more than 3, or 4 years.

It's not that bad, just ride him as long as you can and then buy him out like the rags did with Lundqvist.

 

[Saitama]

Congrats Isles, this is a great deal!

 

[The Winter Soldier]

One of the best moves of the day. Locking up one of the best young goalies in the game at 8.25 per when quality goaltenders are sparse in supply, equals an impactful signing here.

 

[Draft Guru]

Good on Lou for locking up the top goalie in the league long term.

Lou signed Igor?

 

[kk]

Awesome. Locked up. This is great news.

 

[miscs75]

Lou signed Igor?

He signed the better goalie. Not the guy whose fancy glove costed him a few goals against.

 

[SI90]

Other teams can now kiss the isles ball bag. Thought for sure we’d see $9.5+ for Sorokin. This helps teams with their goalies. Can’t see how Hellybyuck gets $9.5 he reportedly wants.

 

[Chardo]

One of the best moves of the day. Locking up one of the best young goalies in the game at 8.25 per when quality goaltenders are sparse in supply, equals an impactful signing here.

Yes, although he'll be 28 next month. He's not a young goalie. He's right in his prime.

 

[SI90]

It’s the insane Athleticism and quickness. Guy is unreal. By far the best and most important player on the islanders.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

142 games played and his sv percentage is .924 yea he is that good.

The shutouts are his outstanding stat.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Yes, although he'll be 28 next month. He's not a young goalie. He's right in his prime.

That's more a semantical argument. Generally speaking in hockey terms they hit their peak years later than skaters do. 27 in Goalie years is young in my books. No one can predict health, but if he stays healthy, I would have little worry he will live up to his contract. His NHL miles have not been hard ones, and resigning Varly, ensures he won't be overly hard used.

 

[Cape]

Yes, although he'll be 28 next month. He's not a young goalie. He's right in his prime.

He will be 29 years old when this deal kick’s in. Too much term.

 

[Mike C]

It's not that bad, just ride him as long as you can and then buy him out like the rags did with Lundqvist.

Yes sir! They rode him right into the ground and a 1st round loss

 

[Bouboumaster]

Too long IMO but cash is fair, right now at least

 

[NoelVilla]

Sorokin deal great and Varlamov deal bad. Lou is like a box of chocolate.

 

[SenzZen]

Congrats, Isles fans.

Also f*** you guys!

 

[SI90]

 

[PensandCaps]

Worst signing this far, jesus christ that is horrible.

Best goalie of his generation.