Free-agent bargain targets for Islanders
LW, 27
2009-10 SALARY: $2.25 million
Although the Smithtown native is coming off a bad year (8-9-17) that will necessitate a pay cut, he had three straight seasons of 20 goals or more for Montreal.
Eric Nystrom
LW, 27
2009-10 SALARY: $687,500Son of Islanders Stanley Cup hero Bobby Nystrom, this gritty winger (11-8-19) is a promising player in his own right. Nystrom scored a goal and an assist in his Nassau Coliseum debut in March.
D, 35
2009-10 SALARY: $3.5 million
The Islanders traded him at the deadline for a second-round pick once a playoff push looked unlikely but still like his size and physicality on the blue line.
Jody ShelleyLW, 34
2009-10 SALARY: $725,000
His numbers won't dazzle you, but Shelley's a tough, effective fourth-line player who has immense value inside the dressing room. Although the Rangers are reportedly interested in re-signing him, he'd be a good pickup for the Islanders.
D, 23
2009-10 SALARY: $660,000Hjalmarsson is a restricted free agent, but given the Blackhawks' looming cap issues, would be a prime candidate for an offer sheet from the Islanders.
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