Islanders Make Alex Jefferies Deal Official

Story by (USA)The New York Islanders announced on Wednesday that they have signed restricted free agent Alex Jefferies to a one-year, two-way deal.His arbitration hearing was scheduled for July 31.#Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that forward Alex Jefferies has signed a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 29, 2026This isn't news for those keeping tabs during the offseason.Last Friday morning, Elliotte Friedman reported the signing:The Islanders and Alex Jefferies avoid arbitration NHL: $850KAHL: $100KGuarantee: $130K— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 24, 2026Jefferies, who recorded 29 points (nine goals, 20 assists) in 60 games for the Bridgeport Islanders this past season, received his qualifying offer worth $850,000 on June 5.The 24-year-old was selected by the Islanders in the fourth round (No. 121) of the 2020 NHL Draft.