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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 22: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on January 22, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: Ryan Pulock #6 of the New York Islanders reacts against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period during their game at Barclays Center on February 13, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

4. Ryan Pulock

Cap Hit: $2 million
Production: 6 points, 22 games 

How much does a top pairing defenseman go for? Somewhere around $6  to $10 million? How about $2 million?

That’s what the New York Islanders are paying for Ryan Pulock’s services this season and next season. After a year where Pulock took a huge step forward they Isles signed the 24-year-old top pairing D to a two year $4 million deal.

Ryan Pulock is the present and immediate future of the New York Islanders blue line. He can play big minutes, he can create offense, and he’s got a killer shot.

Of course, he’s not perfect. That big shot of his has been having a hard time hitting the net of late, rendering it almost useless.

Barry Trotz has used Ryan Pulock a lot this season and in every situation. He’s averaging 18:53 at 5on5, 1:39 on the man-advantage, and 2:32 short-handed. Pulock has the coach’s trust.

The points are a little off from last season where he put up 32 points, but he’s learning a new system and is facing better opponents.

At $2 million the Islanders are getting an absolute bargain for Ryan Pulock.

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