 Wick Grossbach is expected to remain as governor of the team until the second closing in 2028. In NHL free agency, the Islanders signed one-time Ranger Anthony Duclair to a four-year, $14 million contract. The Devils signed free agent defensemen Brett Pesci and Brendan Dillon. Rangers side forward Sam Carrick to a three-year deal. And they also acquired Riley Smith, the forward from Pittsburgh, for a couple of draft picks.