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The NY Islanders sign defenseman Ben Hutton to a PTO

Ben Hutton and the NY Islanders have agreed on terms as the defenseman will join the organization on a PTO…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 3:08 AM
The NY Islanders sign defenseman Ben Hutton to a PTO
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders have signed veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to a professional tryout contract.
  • Hutton previously spent five seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights, winning a Stanley Cup in 2023.
  • The move addresses an injury crisis with Alexander Romanov out for the season and Ryan Pulock sidelined.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders have signed 33-year-old defenseman Ben Hutton to a professional tryout (PTO) amid an ongoing injury crisis on their blue line. Hutton previously spent five seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights, where he won the Stanley Cup in 2023, and attended training camp with the Ottawa Senators earlier this season.

The addition comes as the Islanders deal with extended absences on defense, including Alexander Romanov being sidelined for the season and Ryan Pulock out for several weeks. The team also recently recalled 22-year-old defenseman Isaiah George from the AHL.

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