The New York Islanders ranked 29th out of 32 NHL teams in contract efficiency, a drop from 23rd the previous season. The rankings assess player net ratings against their expected salary versus current contracts. Islanders lack any 'A' rating contracts, with Mathew Barzal's deal being the most valuable at B+. Goaltending contracts do not reflect high value, with David Rittich rated C+ as the best deal. Poor ratings for Pierre Engvall and Scott Mayfield's contracts continue to impact the team's flexibility. New GM Mathieu Darche has focused on shorter-term contracts to improve efficiency.
The New York Islanders were ranked 29th out of 32 NHL teams in contract efficiency, a significant drop from 23rd last season, indicating poor roster value.
Mathew Barzal's six-year, $9.2 million AAV deal was rated B+, reflecting his elite playmaking abilities, but still missed the 'A' threshold for value contracts.
The highest-rated goaltending contract belongs to David Rittich's one-year deal at C+, while Ilya Sorokin's eight-year contract was rated C, showing inefficiencies.
The worst contract ratings for the Islanders were for Pierre Engvall and Scott Mayfield, whose seven-year extensions are impacting the team's financial flexibility.
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