New York Islanders coming to contract agreement with Swiss defenseman
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The New York Islanders have reportedly been scouting 6-foot Swiss defenseman Andrea Glauser fairly heavily and will be bringing him in quite soon.
Reports have surfaced out of Switzerland that Andrea Glauser will be signing a contract with the New York Islanders.
Summer of Lou starting off strong. Report out of Switzerland suggests the Islanders are prepared to offer 28yo Andrea Glauser a one-year, $1.5MM deal – too old for an ELC so that's all guaranteed money
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Lausanne HC in Swiss-A league has reportedly attracted #Isles attention.
Lausanne HC in Swiss-A league has reportedly attracted #Isles attention.
Glauser has spent the entirety of his career in Switzerland and has spent the last three years with Lausanne HC. He has been a locker room leader with Lausanne being an alternate captain for the three years he has been there.
At 28 years old and 6-foot tall, many thought that he would stay in Switzerland and never come to the NHL but the Islanders see legit upside within his game and believe he could be a valued addition to their blue line.
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AVRIL 8|329 ANSWERS New York Islanders coming to contract agreement with Swiss defenseman Will Andrea Glauser make an instant impact for the New York Islanders? | ||
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