Mathieu Darche, the Islanders' new general manager, faces challenges in his first free agency period as contract negotiations have stalled, resulting in the loss of defenseman Noah Dobson to the Canadiens. Dobson secured an eight-year contract worth $76 million, highlighting the Islanders' urgent need to re-sign restricted free agent Alexander Romanov, who is essential for a strong defensive lineup. With significant cap space available, failure to secure Romanov could result in the team missing out on another key player, especially with current defensemen facing injury issues.
Mathieu Darche's inaugural tenure as the Islanders' GM kicks off amidst contract negotiation challenges which pressured him to trade Noah Dobson to the Canadiens.
The Islanders are under pressure to secure Alexander Romanov’s contract, as losing another top defenseman like Dobson could severely impact the team's defense ahead of the new season.
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