Islanders, Evgeni Nobokov Discussing New Contract

Update: A source has told Chris Botta that the New York Islanders are offering Evgeni Nabokov the choice of a one- or two-year contract. The Islanders’ preference being the veteran goaltender signs for two years.

The Islanders are in the midst of contract negotiations with goaltender Evgeni Nabokov, a source confirmed to ESPN NewYork.com’s Katie Strang.

The 36-year-old Nabokov, who has missed the last three games due to the flu, is 14-14-0 for the Islanders this season with a 2.24 goals-against average, .925 save percentage and two shutouts.

Earlier this month, Islanders General Manager Garth Snow told Strang that he has “no intention” of trading Nabokov.

Nabokov spent part of last season in the KHL. He wanted to join the Red Wings, but was claimed by the Islanders off waivers. Nabokov was upset, and declined to report, so the Islanders tolled his contract.

Nabokov decided to come to training camp at the start of the 2011-12 campaign, and has emerged as the Islanders’ No. 1 netminder.

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