NY Islanders bring back Bridgeport defenseman leaving one RFA left to sign
Briefly

Travis Mitchell has been re-signed by the New York Islanders to a one-year, two-way contract valued at $775,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL. He is a 25-year-old defenseman who joined the Islanders in 2023 as an undrafted NCAA free agent following a successful collegiate career at Cornell, where he contributed to an ECAC championship. Over the past two seasons in the AHL with Bridgeport, he established himself as a physical player, and his contract solidifies his role in the organization under new head coach Rocky Thompson.
The New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Travis Mitchell on a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL.
Mitchell joined the Islanders in 2023 as an undrafted NCAA free agent after a successful career at Cornell University, contributing to their ECAC championship.
In the 2024-25 season, Mitchell posted 13 points and 101 penalty minutes across 65 games with AHL Bridgeport, showcasing a physical style of play.
With his new contract, Mitchell is expected to continue his development in the AHL under the guidance of new head coach Rocky Thompson.
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