The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday.

In the wake of the Noah Dobson sign-and-trade with the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Islanders are signing defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year contract extension.

A notable blueliner looks to be staying on Long Island for the foreseeable future. According to multiple reports, the New York Islanders have re-signed defenseman Alexander Romanov to a six-year contract extension.