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Islanders Bring in Former Kings Defenseman With Plenty of NHL Experience

Stanley Cup champion Ben Hutton joins New York on a professional tryout, seeking to parlay a decade of blue-line reliability into a roster spot with his sixth franchise.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 5:32 AM
Islanders Bring in Former Kings Defenseman With Plenty of NHL Experience
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Islanders signed veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to a professional tryout contract.
  • Hutton joins the Islanders on a PTO deal to provide veteran blue-line depth.
  • The 33-year-old defenseman has previously played for the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Islanders have signed veteran left-shot defenseman Ben Hutton to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). The 33-year-old Stanley Cup champion is competing for a roster spot to bolster the team's blue-line depth amid injuries.

Hutton has played for several clubs throughout his career, including the Los Angeles Kings and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Islanders announced the agreement on Monday, giving the experienced defenseman an opportunity to secure a spot with his sixth NHL franchise.

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