Nabokov Signs One-Year Extension

Isles Goalie Evgeni Nabokov (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

          The Islanders leader in wins, goals against average and save percentage is coming back.
          The New York Islanders announced earlier today that goaltender Evgeni Nabokov has agreed to terms on a one-year contract for the 2012-13 season. 
          Nabokov, has a 17-18-3 record this season with a 2.56 goals against average and a .912 save percentage.  He leads all Islander goaltenders in games played, and has become a leader in the locker room.
          Nabokov is a major piece to the puzzle if the Isles want to make a playoff run next year.  They have a great young team and have a chance to become good next year.  Securing Nabokov for next year is a great move by Islanders GM Garth Snow.
          With Nabokov in place and excited to play a full season with the Islanders, the chances of the organization making the playoffs have once again become a reasonable possibility.