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Tavares inks six-year deal with Isles
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  John Tavares of the New York Islanders in warm up before playing the Calgary Flames during NHL hockey in Calgary, Alberta, Monday January 3, 2011. (AL CHAREST/QMI Agency) |
The New York Islanders confirmed the signing Thursday of forward John Tavares to a six-year contract extension.
Tavares, who turns 21 Tuesday, is entering the final season of his three-year, entry-level deal and would have become a restricted free agent July 1, 2012.
"Over the past two years, John has shown a strong commitment to the Islanders organization and the Long Island community through his efforts both on and off the ice," general manager Garth Snow said. "He is a key component to the core of players we've decided to build this team around and we couldn't be happier to ensure that he will be a New York Islander for years to come."
Taken first overall by the Islanders in 2009, Tavares has 53 goals and 68 assists in 161 career games.
