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Ben Hutton will get his chance as injuries test NY Islanders blue-line depth

The New York Islanders aren’t taking any chances with their depleted defensive corps, signing veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract Thursday afte…

By Jiggs Westfall · Eyes on Isles

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:38 PM

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The New York Islanders signed defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year, prorated $900,000 contract.
Hutton adds defensive depth while Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov recover from injuries.
The 33-year-old defenseman originally joined the Islanders on a professional tryout earlier in the week.

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The New York Islanders signed veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract carrying a prorated $900,000 salary following a professional tryout. Head coach Pete DeBoer added the 33-year-old left-handed blueliner to reinforce depth after blue-line injuries to Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov.

Hutton brings 575 games of NHL experience, having previously won a Stanley Cup with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2023. While DeBoer works to get Hutton into game shape, Pulock, Mathew Barzal, and Matias Maccelli took a positive step by skating in non-contact jerseys.

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