News: Islanders Sign C Marty Reasoner

The New York Islanders have signed C Marty Reasoner to a two year, $2.7 million contract. His cap hit wil lbe $1.35 million per season. The fourth line center had 14 goals and 18 assists for the offensively challenged Florida Panthers last season. 

CH: We talked about addressing needs and upgrading spots, and that's exactly what the Islanders have done here. Reasoner is good on faceoffs, finishing at 54.5% last year. He has some offensive ability and exponentially improves the fourth line center spot over Konopka. He'll slide right in between Matt Martin and Trent Hunter (or P.A. Parenteau if the Isles improve their top-6), which will be the best fourth line the Isles would have had since their last playoff season in 2007. However, Reasoner is not a fighter - but that's okay, as the Isles still have Haley (when necessary), Martin, and Gillies (when necessary). Very solid, under the radar signing.

AT: There were 3 holes in the roster. A 4th line center, a winger to play with JT and a top 4 D man. We got one of them and with one of the best choices on the board. Reasoner can put up 30 points or so a year, has leadership material and is a vast improvement over Konopka. Good job by Snow.