New York Islanders sign star Wisconsin hockey forward
21-year old Wisconsin Badgers forward Quinn Finley has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Quinn Finley has signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders. The team announced its newest acquisition on April 15, as Finley is the latest Badgers men's hockey player to make it to the next level. Remember, the Islanders selected Finley in the third round of the 2022 NHL draft.
He was selected with the No. 78 overall pick. It should also be noted that entry-level contracts are age-dependent .
18-21 year old players are guaranteed a three-year contract, but Finley turns 22 on August 8, which places him into the two-year entry-level contract category. #Isles News: The New York Islanders announced today that the club has signed forward Quinn Finley to a two-year, entry-level contract. — New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 15, 2026 Finley is fresh off a stellar junior season where he finished with 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists).
With National Championship experience, the 43-34-5 Islanders could certainly use a forward like Finley on their roster. The Wisconsin native made quite a name for himself in the USHL prior to his time in Madison. In total, Finley scored 89 points in 110 career NCAA games.