Hard work continues to pay off for Scott Eansor, who has earned his first contract with the New York Islanders after a strong season in the AHL. The team announced today a two-year, two-way contract with Eansor, though financial details were not released. Because of his age (22), this is the standard entry-level contract length.
The 5’9″ 185-lbs forward had been playing under an AHL contract this season after going undrafted during his junior career. In 57 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Eansor registered 16 goals and 22 points.
The Islanders were very familiar with what Eansor could bring even before he started playing for their minor league team. He was the counterpart to Mathew Barzal for several years with the Seattle Thunderbirds, taking some of the defensive load off his shoulders while chipping in offensively. If he could one day play a similar role in the NHL, the Islanders would be extremely happy. That goal is still a long-shot, but Eansor has continued to work hard to make it a reality. He’ll have to continue to impress at the minor league level, but as the league turns to more and more undersized players, his chances have never been better.