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ANDY SUTTON ADDED TO BLUELINE
Chris Botta New York Islanders
Aug 10, 2007, 6:40 PM EDT
8-year NHL veteran defenseman signed to 3-year deal

The New York Islanders have signed 6-foot-6 defenseman Andy Sutton to a three-year contract. Sutton, who will enter his ninth NHL season in 2007-08, scored two goals and added 14 assists for Atlanta last season and is known for his shot-blocking and physical play. Despite playing in just 55 games last season, Sutton ranked 19th in the NHL in blocked shots with 162. In 2005-06, Sutton ranked fourth in the NHL with 195 blocked shots.



We'll have more this week regarding all of the new guys in a roster review...