NEW YORK, Aug. 20 (UPI) -- New York Islanders center Dave Scatchard has received a two-year, $2.7 million contract from an arbitrator in his case.
Scatchard was paid $675,000 last season, when he ranked 11th on the team in scoring with 12 goals and 15 assists in 80 games. A rugged checker and solid penalty-killer, the 26-year-old added a goal and an assist in seven playoff games.
"The entire process was handled amicably and professionally by both sides, and we respect the arbitrator's work on the case and his decision," said Islanders General Manager Mike Milbury. "Most importantly, we are very happy to have Dave in an Islanders' uniform for at least two more seasons."
The 1995 second-round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks was acquired in the December 1999 deal involving goaltender Felix Potvin.
