Former Wisconsin Badger Quinn Finley (2022 3rd round, 78th overall) signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders today. The deal commences in 2026-27, but the annual cap hit is unknown at this point. Finley helped the Badgers to a national runner-up finish in this season’s NCAA tournament.
Also, Finley’s Wisconsin teammate, Blake Montgomery (2024 4th round, 116th overall), signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Ottawa today. The deal commences in 2026-27, and carries an annual cap hit of $1,075,000.
Montgomery has been assigned to AHL Belleville for the remainder of 2025-26 on an amateur tryout agreement.