🔥 Trending Anders Lee: New York Islanders Captain Hits Free Agency

Anders Lee is an American professional ice hockey player currently serving as a winger for the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey League (NHL) ¹. He is known for his long tenure with the New York Islanders, where he also served as captain, before signing with the Utah Mammoth as a free agent in 2026 ³⁶.

Early Life and Career

Born on July 3, 1990, Anders Lee is a native of Edina, Minnesota ²⁷. He was a decorated three-sport star in high school before focusing on hockey ². Lee attended the University of Notre Dame, where he played for the Fighting Irish ice hockey team ¹. He was drafted by the New York Islanders as the 152nd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft ².

Professional Career Highlights

Lee spent a significant portion of his career with the New York Islanders, playing 923 games for the team ⁶. He was a prominent figure and captain for the Islanders ³.

Recent Developments: Move to Utah Mammoth

On July 1, 2026, Anders Lee's long run with the New York Islanders concluded when he signed a three-year contract with the Utah Mammoth as an unrestricted free agent ³⁵⁶. The contract has an average annual value (AAV) of $5.4 million ⁵⁶. This move came after contract negotiations between Lee and the Islanders stalled on term ³. The Utah Mammoth officially announced the signing, welcoming Lee and his wife, Grace, to Utah ⁵.