Pending restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Romanov inked an eight-year extension worth $6.25 million annually, an industry source confirmed to The Post. The deal will see the 25-year-old Romanov play out the prime of his career on Long Island, where he’s spent the last three seasons after coming over in a 2022 trade with the Canadiens.

The Minnesota Wild got two-time Stanley Cup champion Vladimir Tarasenko for nothing on the eve of NHL free agency

Monday’s light practice offered few clues toward that end. It is rare, though, for a No. 1 pick not to start the season in the NHL, and going into the start of free agency Tuesday, the Islanders blue line looked ripe for Schaefer to grab a spot.

Islanders GM and EVP Mathieu Darche is “beyond excited” winger Victor Eklund and defenseman Kashawn Aitcheson were available

Lamoriello, who used four successive first-round picks to acquire Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Kyle Palmieri, Alexander Romanov and Bo Horvat, made four first-round selections in his seven seasons with the Islanders. After one draft, Darche is only one shy of Lamoriello.