NY Islanders Sign Pierre (PA) Parenteau to One-Year Contract

The New York Islanders announced today that they have signed right wing Pierre (PA) Parenteau to a one-year contract extension worth $1.25 million. He would have been an unrestricted free agent this summer. In 56 games so far this season, he has 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points. In 83 career NHL games with the Chicago Blackhawks, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders, he has 17 goals and 27 assists for 44 points. Not a bad depth signing for the Islanders, as Parenteau has been one of the better offensive producers for the team all season. Not only does he have some offensive instincts, he can also play at center, making him a versatile forward for the team. More than likely, Parenteau should have another respectable season with the Islanders in 2011-12.

Islanders Sign Eaton, Jurcina, Konopka, Parenteau, Re-Sign Lawson

The New York Islanders made a slew of free agent signings today by signing defenseman Mark Eaton to a two-year contract, defenseman Milan Jurcina, center Zenon Konopka, and right wing Pierre Parenteau to one-year contracts. The Islanders also re-signed goaltender Nathan Lawson to a one-year, two-way contract. The financial terms of all five deals were not disclosed. These aren't bad signings for the Islanders, as they added depth to every area of their team. Eaton and Jurcina both bring plenty of defensive depth to the team, despite the fact the latter is sometimes a defensive liability as he turns over the puck too often. Konopka will add lots of grit and toughness to the checking lines, while Parenteau will add some offensive depth down the wing on the checking lines. Lawson will likely spend most of next season in the minors, so his signing won't have a lot of impact on the team.

Rangers Sign Forwards Arnason & Locke, Re-Sign Parenteau

The New York Rangers added some depth players to their roster on Friday by signing centers Tyler Arnason and Corey Locke to contracts and re-signing right wing Pierre Parenteau. The exact length and terms of their deals were not disclosed, but Arnason’s is a two-way contract. Arnason appeared in 71 games last season for the Colorado Avalanche, scoring five goals and 17 assists for 22 points. In 487 career games with the Avalanche, Chicago Blackhawks, and Ottawa Senators, he has 88 goals and 157 assists for 245 points. Locke and Parenteau did not appear in any NHL games last season. Locke appeared in 77 games last season for the Minnesota’s AHL affiliate in Houston, scoring 25 goals and 54 assists for 79 points. Parenteau played in 74 games last season for the Rangers’ AHL affiliate in Hartford, scoring 29 goals and 49 assists for 78 points. These are really just depth signings for the Rangers and won’t make much of an impact on their team. Of the three, Arnason has the best chance of making the team next season. However, his production has been in constant decline for the past few seasons and he is not a highly motivated player. Look for Arnason to center the fourth line next season, but if he fails to impress, expect him to be sent to the minors. Locke has the potential to be a top-six forward in the league, but has yet to crack the NHL full-time. If he can’t impress the team at training camp, he may never get a shot at playing to his potential. Parenteau has had a very successful career in the minors, but hasn’t been able to bring that success to the NHL. He will be nothing more than a depth forward who will cover for injuries on his team if need be.