After appearing in just one game for the Islanders in 2024-25, Julien Gauthier has earned himself a one-year, two-way contract extension to remain in Long Island. The 27-year-old right-winger will provide some offensive depth after putting up three goals and eight points in nine games with Bridgeport (AHL) last season.
After clearing waivers on Monday afternoon, Gauthier will report to the Bridgeport Islanders of the AHL, where he had 10 points (7G / 3A) in 17 games last season. The 27-year-old Gauthier was held off the scoresheet in his only game this season and has 41 points (19G / 22A) in 181 career NHL games.
Gauthier has missed two of the last three games but will return to the lineup on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old is off to the most productive start of his five-year career, with two goals, five points, 19 SOG and. four PIMs in 15 games.
Gauthier missed the Islanders' previous game Thursday due to an upper-body injury but appears ready to go on Saturday vs. Carolina. The 26-year-old is off to the most productive start of his five-year career, with two goals, five points, 19 SOG and. four PIMs in 14 games played prior to his injury.
Gauthier left the Islanders' game Tuesday after just 4:33 TOI due to an upper-body injury and will be out Wednesday vs. Washington but is staying with the team on their road trip. The 26-year-old right winger is on pace to set career highs in almost all statistical categories as he started the season with two goals, three assists, 19 SOG, four PIMs and a -3 plus/minus in 14 games prior to his injury.
Gauthier suffered an undisclosed injury in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers and exited the game after playing only 4:33 time-on-ice. Gauthier has been a regular in the Islanders lineup for the last month and has played predominantly on a line with Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Simon Holmstrom, tallying five points (2G / 3A) in 14 games.
Gauthier, along with Oliver Wahlstrom, will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Monday as Matt Martin and Hudson Fasching will both be healthy scratches. Gauthier's only game this season was on October 21st, when he played 12:58, registered one shot, four hits, and a -1 plus/minus.
Gauthier had nine goals, five assists, six PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 57 games with both Ottawa and the New York Rangers in 2022-23 and has signed a two-year, $1.575 million contract ($787,500 AAV) with the New York Islanders. The 25-year-old was Carolina's 2016 first-round pick (21st overall) and has picked up 14 goals and 18 assists across 153 games played in his career.
Gauthier was dealt to Ottawa Sunday alongside a seventh-round pick for Tyler Motte from the New York Rangers and will make his Senators' debut Monday. The 25-year-old had six goals, three assists, 36 SOG, four PIMs and a -5 plus/minus through 40 games with the Rangers this season.
Gauthier has six goals, three assists, 34 SOG, and a -4 plus/minus through 35 games but will be a healthy scratch Monday vs. Calgary. The 25-year-old will take a seat as Sammy Blais draws back into the lineup.
Gauthier suffered an upper-body injury vs. the Stars on Thursday, playing just 3:32 TOI and did not return. With Gauthier expected to be out, look for Jake Leschyshyn to make his Rangers debut in the bottom-6.
Gauthier will get the call up to the Rangers Wednesday after scoring two goals in his first four games with Hartford of the AHL. In 96 career games, the 25-year-old has five goals and 18 points to go along with a -14 plus/minus rating.
Gauthier will get the call up to the Rangers Wednesday after scoring two goals in his first four games with Hartford of the AHL. In 96 career games, the 25-year-old has five goals and 18 points to go along with a -14 plus/minus rating.
Gauthier will miss Saturday's game in Anaheim and Monday's game in Los Angeles after entering COVID-19 protocol on Friday. Morgan Barron will likely draw into the Rangers lineup to replace him.
