FILE - Montreal Canadiens' Alexander Romanov (27), right, controls the puck against St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in St. Louis. The New York Islanders have signed defensemen Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov to three-year contracts. The Islanders also announced Monday, Aug. 22, 2022, the signing of forward Kieffer Bellows to a one-year deal.(AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)