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Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) and New York Islanders center Mikhail Grabovski (84) reach for the puck during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta (3) and New York Islanders center Mikhail Grabovski (84) reach for the puck during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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ESNY.com talks about what the New York Islanders could do with 32-year-old Grabovski and his massive contract, if anything, to make some space on the cap.

The Islanders have four contracts on the books with a value of $5 million per year or more. Captain John Tavares, defensemen Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk, and forward Mikhail Grabovski.

Most of those names mentioned make sense. Tavares, not only being the captain is the team’s best player. And both Leddy and Boychuk are defensive leaders in their own right. Grabovski is the standout when it comes to this list.

Undoubtedly, you’re thinking to yourself that there’s no way that Grabovski should be paid that sort of money. And you’d be right. The ten-year NHL veteran had a total of 25 points in 58 games played last season. Nowhere near enough to justify his wage.

Then we have to consider the fact that Grabovski hasn’t played an almost full season since 2010-11 when he was still playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played in 81 games that year. Since joining the Islanders he’s missed a total of 51 games.

New York Islanders Round-up From Around the Web

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Sportsblog.com takes a stab at trying to establish what would tempt Steven Stamkos to any of the markets that have been rumored to be interested; including the Islanders. (Sportsblog)

Bleacher Report put out a top ten trade targets in the upcoming offseason. At number ten is our very own Jaroslav Halak. (Bleacher Report)

ICYMI; the New York Islanders have signed Bracken Kearns to a one-year, two-way extension just yesterday. See our initial thoughts on the deal. (Eyes on Isles)

Next: Prospect Mathew Barzal Could Make Team

We ran a poll on Twitter just yesterday asking who Isles fans would want as a head coach over Jack Capuano. 45% responded they would keep Capuano, or that they simply love mullets. (Twitter)

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