The New York Islanders re-signed goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to a one-year, two-way contract on Friday. The deal carries an $850,000 NHL cap hit — matching his qualifying offer — while his minor-league salary jumps from $82,500 to $130,000, per Pro Hockey Rumors. The 6-foot-8 Finn, 25, went 17-9-1 with one shutout and an .897 save percentage in 29 AHL games with Bridgeport last season and has yet to make his NHL debut. He’ll compete for the crease with the relocated Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders’ new AHL affiliate. Fantasy relevance is nil outside deep dynasty formats unless injuries force an emergency recall.
Islanders Re-Sign Goaltender Henrik Tikkanen to One-Year, Two-Way Contract
Tikkanen returns on a one-year, two-way deal with an $850,000 NHL cap hit and a raised AHL salary after going 17-9-1 for Bridgeport last season.
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