CASEY CIZIKAS - Center - 27 - $3.35MM Cap Hit - UFA in 2021-22
LAST UPDATED 12/17/18
Since flashing some untapped offensive potential in his early twenties, Cizikas has settled into his role as the Islanders' dependable veteran fourth-line center. He's not an imposing offensive presence, and his production is most likely capped at 30 points at his best, but his defense is where he shines. Cizikas is adept at creating turnovers, applying defensive pressure, and killing penalties. He's a true fourth-line shutdown center, and even at his slightly steep cap hit, he provides the Islanders with some needed defensive stability. Obviously, it's up in the air going forward if injuries or age will damage his abilities defensively, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, Cizikas appears to set in stone as the Isles' penalty-killing fourth-line contributor down the middle for the remainder of his contract, and possibly longer.
Since flashing some untapped offensive potential in his early twenties, Cizikas has settled into his role as the Islanders' dependable veteran fourth-line center. He's not an imposing offensive presence, and his production is most likely capped at 30 points at his best, but his defense is where he shines. Cizikas is adept at creating turnovers, applying defensive pressure, and killing penalties. He's a true fourth-line shutdown center, and even at his slightly steep cap hit, he provides the Islanders with some needed defensive stability. Obviously, it's up in the air going forward if injuries or age will damage his abilities defensively, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, Cizikas appears to set in stone as the Isles' penalty-killing fourth-line contributor down the middle for the remainder of his contract, and possibly longer.
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