Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau Inks Three-Year Extension

Veteran forward happy to stay with Islanders, the team he now calls 'home'

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau, who was traded to the New York Islanders in 2020 after spending the first eight seasons of his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators, has signed a three-year contract extension with the Islanders. Pageau, who is from Ottawa, said he is thrilled to stay with the Islanders, a team and organization he has grown to love and consider his 'home'.

Why it matters

Pageau has become a key part of the Islanders' core group of players, providing two-way play and leadership. Keeping him in the fold long-term helps the Islanders maintain continuity and stability as they look to build on recent playoff appearances and compete for a Stanley Cup.

The details

Pageau's new contract will pay him $4.85 million per season over the next three years. He said he never expected contract talks to happen during the season, but was glad they did as it provided 'relief' and allowed him to focus on the team's playoff push. Pageau praised the Islanders organization, his teammates, and the team's passionate fan base as reasons why he wanted to stay on Long Island.

  • Pageau was traded to the Islanders in February 2020 after spending the first eight seasons of his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators.
  • Pageau signed his three-year contract extension with the Islanders this past week.

The players

Jean-Gabriel Pageau

A 28-year-old forward who has played for the Islanders since being traded from the Ottawa Senators in 2020. He is now signed with the Islanders through the 2028-29 season.

Mathieu Darche

The Islanders' general manager who worked out the three-year contract extension with Pageau.

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What they’re saying

“When you have kids, family, you don't really know where you're gonna be the next day, it was kind of a relief just to know we're gonna stay. Extremely happy with the result. That's where we wanted to be. We wanted to keep going on our mission. Make the playoffs and go from there.”

— Jean-Gabriel Pageau (nypost.com)

“What I know about his game is when you're playing him on a night, you're not gonna get an easy night. He's strong in the faceoff dot, he plays hard defense, he's all over you.”

— Brayden Schenn (nypost.com)

What’s next

The Islanders will look to build on Pageau's extension and make a deep playoff run this season as they continue to establish themselves as a contender in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Pageau's contract extension is an important move for the Islanders, keeping a key two-way forward and leader in the fold as the team aims to take the next step and compete for a Stanley Cup. His commitment to the organization and the Long Island community shows the value he places on stability and continuity, which are crucial ingredients for sustained success in the NHL.