The Islanders have made a pair of moves up front as PuckPedia reports (Twitter links) that they’ve signed winger Liam Foudy to a one-year, two-way deal and re-signed winger Tyce Thompson to a one-year, two-way agreement. Foudy will make $775K in the NHL and $225K in the minors while the agreement has a guaranteed salary of $275K. Thompson, meanwhile, will receive $775K at the NHL level, $175K in the minors, with a total guarantee of $200K.
Foudy was a first-round pick back in 2018, going 18th overall to Columbus. However, he has had a limited role at the top level so far. After playing in 62 games with the Blue Jackets in 2022-23, the thought was that he’d turned the corner and had at least secured a full-time roster spot heading into last season.
However, that wasn’t the case as the 24-year-old was waived early in the season and was claimed by Nashville. The Predators kept him around for a dozen games before waiving Foudy again in December. He cleared that time and was sent to AHL Milwaukee where he remained for the rest of the season. He was productive at that level with 10 goals and six assists in 28 games but was non-tendered by the Preds last month. While New York adds Foudy via unrestricted free agency, he’s still under club control through the 2026-27 season.
As for Thompson, he started last season in New Jersey’s system before being flipped to the Isles in late November. Between their two farm teams, the 24-year-old played in 66 games, notching three goals and 16 assists but still landed a qualifying offer. Thompson has 11 career NHL appearances under his belt but will need to play in 69 games next season to avoid becoming a Group Six unrestricted free agent next summer.