The New York Islanders [http://thn.com/isles] announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have signed forward Emil Heineman to a two-year extension. Per TVA's Renaud Lavoie, the deal carries a $1.1 million cap hit. The 23-year-old was part of the package from Montreal in exchange for defenseman Noah Dobson, who has since signed an eight-year extension worth $9.5 million. Here's our story from the day of the trade, June 27, on one of the newest Islanders wingers: Heineman scored 10 goals with 8 assists for 18 points with the Canadiens last season in a bottom-six role. The 2024-25 season was the first full season for the Swede, who was drafted in the second round by the Panthers in 2020. He has bounced around multiple NHL teams, having been part of both the Sam Bennett trade to Florida and the Tyler Toffoli trade to Calgary. Characterized by a high motor and versatility, Heineman maintains a strong two-way presence and can play both sides on the wing. In sheltered minutes with Montreal, Heineman was a defensive piece for head coach Martin St. Louis and provided strong forechecking. With Islanders’ head coach Patrick Roy, Heineman should click similarly and shore up New York’s forward depth. The winger is a restricted free agent whose deal expired at the end of the 2024-25 season. Stay updated with the most interesting Islanders stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpuDfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] to never miss a story. David Kirouac-Imagn Images Kai Russell [https://x.com/KaiRussellTHN] contributed to this story. PHOTO: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
