Breaking: NHL defenseman signs new 7 year deal!

It's a good day to be Johnny Boycuk. According to multiple reports the New York Islanders and the 31 year old defenseman have come to terms on a deal that will seem him playing the next 7 years of his NHL career in New York. The 7 year contract is worth an estimated $42 million dollars, and Boychuk has demonstrated he's well worth the investment. Many fans in Boston were highly critical of Peter Chiarelli when he made the move to trade Boychuk to the Islanders, and that outrage has only intensified as Boychuk has made himself a key part of the Islanders success this season. It's a great move for both sides, Boychuk secures his financial future, and the Islanders solidify their blue line for the foreseeable future.