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Anders Lee Leaves Islanders for Utah Mammoth
2 Jul
Summary
- Anders Lee signed a three-year, $5.4 million AAV deal with the Utah Mammoth.
- Lee was drafted by the Islanders in 2009 and served as captain since 2018.
- He scored 19 goals in the 2025-26 season, finishing with 42 points.
Anders Lee has officially signed a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth, carrying an average annual value of $5.4 million. This move marks the end of his extensive 923-game career with the New York Islanders. Lee was originally selected by the Islanders in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft and made his debut in 2013.
He assumed the captaincy of the Islanders in 2018 and was a key player in their back-to-back Eastern Conference Finals appearances in 2020 and 2021. Lee departs Long Island with 308 goals, ranking fourth all-time in franchise history. In the 2025-26 season, the 35-year-old winger recorded 19 goals and 42 points, demonstrating continued production.
Despite interest from General Manager Mathieu Darche to re-sign him, a significant difference in contract expectations prevented a new agreement with the Islanders. Lee is expected to provide valuable middle-six scoring for the Utah Mammoth in the upcoming seasons.
