Islanders captain Anders Lee could be preparing to test free agency
Anders Lee, the captain of the New York Islanders, is reportedly preparing to enter free agency. His agent met with the team's general manager, but negotiations are ongoing and both sides remain far apart. Lee, who is in the final year of his contract, has been a key player for the Islanders since being named captain in 2018.
- ▪Anders Lee's agent met with Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche regarding his contract situation.
- ▪Lee is in the final year of a seven-year contract worth $7 million per year.
- ▪He is currently ranked 14th on TSN's list of available unrestricted free agents.
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NHL New York Islanders Islanders captain Anders Lee could be preparing to test free agency By Grace McCarron Published June 3, 2026, 9:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Longtime Islanders captain Anders Lee is preparing to hit free agency, according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. Lee’s agent Neil Sheehy met with Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche on Wednesday, and both sides remain far apart, LeBrun reported. Lee, who turns 36 on July 3, is in the final year of a seven-year contract worth $7 million per year. He was named Islanders captain in 2018. New York Islanders left wing Anders Lee (27) looks on during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at UBS Arena, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Elmont, NY.
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