Anders Lee faces uncertain future with Islanders ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Anders Lee, captain of the New York Islanders, is approaching free agency amid ongoing contract negotiations. Reports indicate that Lee's agent, Neil Sheehy, and Islanders GM Mathieu Darche met recently but were far apart in discussions. With Lee expected to hit the market, it raises questions about whether he will remain with the franchise where he has spent his entire NHL career. At nearly 36 years old, Lee's recent performance includes 19 goals and 23 assists in the 2025-26 season.
- •Lee enters free agency as negotiations with the Islanders stall.
- •He has played 14 seasons and over 900 games with the Islanders.
- •Lee recorded 19 goals and 23 assists in the recent season.
- •Negotiations are ongoing, with both sides expressing a desire to continue.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders get bad news about future with Anders Lee
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