In the wake of the Noah Dobson sign-and-trade with the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Islanders are signing defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract extension.

The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday.

The New York Islanders have solidified their defensive core by signing Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract extension. Romanov, known for his physicality and reliability, has become a key player since joining the team in 2022.