Islanders sign Vasicek

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ISLANDERS INSIDER EXCLUSIVE: NYI, Vasicek agree to One-Year-Deal


NYI, Vasicek agree to one-year-deal

Wednesday, August 15 10:15 am

The Islanders have agreed to terms with center Josef Vasicek on a one-year
contract.The 6-4, 200 pound Vasicek who will turn 27 when training camp
opens next month, fills the Islanders' need for a strong two-way
center.Vasicek's best NHL season so far was in 2004-04 when he was 19-26-45
in 82 games with the Carolina Hurricanes.With added responsibility and
under Ted Nolan's direction, Vasicek could be poised for a breakout
season.Check newyorkislanders.com and IslandersTV later this morning for
complete details fo the signing of Josef Vasicek.


Sure hope they didn't sign him for his offense.

jerry
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