Forward Sean Bergenheim, who was the only Islander to file for arbitration, avoided a hearing when he reached agreement today on a two-year deal worth $1.725 million. It appears Bergenheim’s recent decision to change agents facilitated the process.
Bergenheim switched to Allan Walsh. His previous agents, Mark Gandler and Todd Diamond, have clashed with Islanders management several times in the past. Once he made the change, negotiations began in earnest. Bergenheim, who will have one more season as a restricted free agent when the contract ends, will make $800,000 this season and $925,000 the following season.
“We’ve always had a high regard for Sean,” general manager Garth Snow said. “The events that transpired a week ago allowed us to get this done.”
Following a trend started a year ago by captain Bill Guerin, Bergenehim plans to donate a significant amount of money to the Islanders Children’s Fund.
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Sean learned quickly!!!!
Good signing. Let's get Bruno in the mix next.
GREAT signing and at the right price.
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Well done Garth. Right money and right years.
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Well done Garth. Right money and right years.
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I'm so happy I could cry!!! Dear Mr. Gandler, thanks for being a jerk.
Hope Bergenheim will come back to Frölunda in the swedish elite league some day.
Where is everybody??????
So after reading todays Newsday article, I am fully convinced that the Islanders NEED to hire Joel Quinneville(spelling)....