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F Connor Jones agreed to terms on a one-year,
two-way contract with the New York Islanders. Jones, 26, made
his NHL debut with the Islanders in 2016-17, appearing in four
of the final five games of the season. He also played 58 games
with the Islanders' American Hockey League affiliate, the
Bridgeport Sound Tigers, recording 19 points (five goals, 14
assists) and 89 penalty minutes.
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NHL Note - Montreal Canadiens Markov, Andrei
D Andrei Markov will not be re-signed, the Canadiens announced
Thursday.
Markov's 119 goals are third-best among Montreal defensemen. The
38-year-old Russian also recorded 453 assists in 990 career NHL
games, with his point total (572) tied with Guy Lapointe for
second among franchise defensemen.
Markov collected six goals and 30 assists in 62 games last
season, which concluded his three-year, $17.25 million contract.
The two-time All-Star is reportedly seeking a two-year, $12
million deal.
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