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Islanders settle with Matt Moulson

New York Islanders left winger Matt Moulson celebrates

Photo credit: AP

The Islanders avoided arbitration with 26-year-old winger Matt Moulson, reaching a one-year deal worth $2.45 million.

The two sides met this morning in Toronto before Moulson's hearing and hammered out a last-minute deal for the 30-goal-scorer.

Moulson said he was feeling tense while waiting in the hallway as both sides plugged away and was relieved when an agreement was reached minutes...

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