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DeToxRox · 10-09-2009, 07:20 PM

Chicago Islanders? Islanders ink Coburn

Much was made about the Isles letting Captain Brendan Witt go without even offering a contract, but those fears seem to be alleviated as the Islanders announced terms with ex-Blackhawk Braydon Coburn.

Coburn signed a 3 year, 12.4 million dollar deal that will instill him along the Isles blue line, and reunite him with his teammate in Chicago Patrick Kane.

When reached for comment, Coburn mentioned "the Isles had a plan for me, and I know they were committed when they signed Patrick to such a lucrative deal, it just made too much sense".

With over 40 million dollars invested in two players, the Islanders are expected to be done for the rest of the Free Agency period, but combined with the moves made to help add some defense and grit at the trade deadline, the Islanders look poised to make their first playoff birth in a long, long time.

10-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Chicago Islanders? Islanders ink Coburn Much was made about the Isles letting Captain Brendan Witt go without even offering a contract, but those fears seem to be alleviated as the Islanders announced terms with ex-Blackhawk Braydon Coburn. Coburn signed a 3 year, 12.4 million dollar deal that will instill him along the Isles blue line, and reunite him with his teammate in Chicago Patrick Kane. When reached for comment, Coburn mentioned "the Isles had a plan for me, and I know they were committed when they signed Patrick to such a lucrative deal, it just made too much sense". With over 40 million dollars invested in two players, the Islanders are expected to be done for the rest of the Free Agency period, but combined with the moves made to help add some defense and grit at the trade deadline, the Islanders look poised to make their first playoff birth in a long, long time.