Islanders add free agent Streit to blueline

TSN.ca Staff
7/1/2008 8:18:05 PM

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Swiss defenceman Mark Streit has signed a five-year, $20.5 million contract with the New York Islanders.

Streit, 30, had a career year in his third NHL season, scoring 13 goals and 62 points in 81 games with the Montreal Canadiens.

A ninth-round pick by the Habs in 2004, the former National Team captain has 25 goals and 109 points in 205 career games.

More to follow.

(Photo: NHL)

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