New York Islanders sign F Steve Bernier to two-year deal

The New York Islanders agreed to terms with forward Steve Bernier on a two-year, two-way deal Friday.

Bernier recorded 26 points (16 goals, 10 assists) in 33 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League last season. During the 2015-16 season, he tallied a goal and five assists in 24 games with the Islanders.

The 32-year-old Quebec, Canada native also appeared in six Stanley Cup playoff games with the Islanders.

In 2014-15, Bernier tied his NHL career-high with 32 points (16 goals, 16 assists) in 67 games during his fourth year with the New Jersey Devils. He played in all 24 games during New Jersey's run to the 2012 Stanley Cup Final, contributing two goals and five assists.

Bernier owns 230 points (105 goals, 125 assists) in 633 career NHL games with the Islanders, Devils, Florida Panthers, Vancouver Canucks, Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks. He has 23 points (nine goals, 14 assists) in 74 career Stanley Cup Playoff games with the Islanders, Devils, Canucks and Sharks.

The Sharks originally drafted Bernier in the first round (16th overall) of the 2003 NHL draft.