The New York Islanders signed defenceman Ryan Pulock to a two-year, $10 million contract on Wednesday.

Pulock, who was scheduled for arbitration on Friday, will carry an average annual value of $5 million under the new deal. He will earn $3.34 million this season and $6.66 million in 2021-22.

Pulock, 26, posted 10 goals and 35 points in 68 games with the Islanders this past season. He added two goals and 10 points playoff games, while leading the lead in time on ice with an average of 22:42 per game.

Selected in the first round of the 2013 NHL Draft, Pulock has 31 goals and 108 points in 234 career games.