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Islanders sign Ben Hutton to 1-year deal

ELMONT, NY — The New York Islanders needed just three days to see what they needed from Ben Hutton, signing the veteran defenseman off his professional tryout (PTO) to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2026-27 season. The…

By Joe Pantorno · AMNY

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:12 PM

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The New York Islanders signed defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract off a professional tryout.
Hutton previously played five seasons with the Vegas Golden Knights and won a Stanley Cup in 2023.
The signing addresses depth issues after defenseman Alex Romanov was ruled out for the season.

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The New York Islanders have signed veteran defenseman Ben Hutton to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2026-27 season following a three-day professional tryout. The 33-year-old blueliner reunites with head coach Pete DeBoer, who previously coached him during the 2021-22 season with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Hutton joins an Islanders defensive unit dealing with multiple absences, including Alex Romanov being sidelined for the season and Ryan Pulock recovering from an upper-body injury. Hutton spent the previous five seasons with the Golden Knights, where he won a Stanley Cup in 2023.

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