Anders Lee signs three-year deal with Utah Mammoth, leaves Islanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Anders Lee, the longtime captain of the New York Islanders, has signed a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth valued at $5.4 million annually. His departure marks the end of an era for the Islanders as he moves on after nearly a decade with the team. Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche expressed gratitude for Lee's contributions both on and off the ice, acknowledging the team's difficulty in matching Lee's desired contract length. Lee was 77 games shy of reaching 1,000 appearances with the Islanders. Darche emphasized the challenges of roster management and the need for future turnover.
- •Anders Lee signed with Utah Mammoth on a three-year deal.
- •Contract worth $5.4 million annually.
- •Darche acknowledged Lee's contributions and legacy.
- •Lee was close to 1,000 games with the Islanders.
- •Islanders could not meet Lee's terms for a new contract.
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche On Longtime Captain Anders Lee, Who Signs With Utah
"Mathieu Darche reflects on the end of an era as New York’s veteran leader departs for a three-year deal in Utah, prioritizing long-term security over a hometown return.
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