Islanders sign Cizikas to 5-year deal worth reported $16.75M

The New York Islanders have signed forward Casey Cizikas to a five-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

The deal is worth $16.75 million, reports Arthur Staple of Newsday, carrying an average annual value of $3.35 million.

"Casey has developed into a highly dependable two-way center and we’re pleased to sign him through 2021," said general manager Garth Snow. "His energy and passion, both on the ice and in the community, make him an invaluable piece of our lineup."

Cizikas, who was set to become a restricted free agent this summer, recorded eight goals and 21 assists in 80 games this past season, his fifth and most offensively productive with the Islanders.

He chipped in three assists in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

"I’m thrilled to remain a New York Islander for the next five years," Cizikas said. "The organization has been first class ever since I was drafted and we’ve come so far as a team during my time hear. I’m excited to continue to be a part of this group as we build towards the ultimate goal, the Stanley Cup."

The 25-year-old was selected in the fourth round of the 2009 NHL Draft.