UNIONDALE, New York (AP) — The New York Islanders have signed rookie standout Michael Grabner of Austria to a five-year contract, keeping him away from free agency.
The Islanders announced the agreement with the NHL rookie of the year finalist on Friday.
Grabner was the Islanders' leading scorer with 34 goals in his rookie season. The 23-year-old also led all NHL rookies in goals scored, and was second in the league with six short-handed goals.
Grabner had a 20-game stint with the Vancouver Canucks during the 2009-10 season, then was claimed off waivers by the Islanders from the Florida Panthers just before the start of 2010-11 season.
He had been eligible for restricted free agency on July 1.
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