Just hours after signing winger Bill Guerin, New York Islanders GM Garth Snow struck again, this time signing center Mike Comrie to a one-year, $3.375 contract.

This signing I feel is a better one than the Guerin signing. Comrie is 26 and still has time to improve. He's well-traveled to be sure, departing Edmonton, Philadelphia and Phoenix under a cloud of disappointment in his play and at times his attitude.

Still, he's proven capable of posting up decent numbers as a second line center, and with the Ottawa Senators this season added a gritty defensive angle to his game that was previously missing.

Snow probably has designs on Comrie being a first-line center, perhaps not the best role for him as he's seemed more comfortable on the second line, but given the Isles lack of depth it's understandable if Comrie is pressed into first-line duty.

I also think it's a good idea, given his difficulty in sticking with several teams, only to commit to one year to see how Comrie pans out.

At best, he could mature into the role of first-line center which could work out well for the Isles. At worst, he'll be good enough for 20 goals, 45 points and can be cut loose next summer if things don't work out.

At the very least, Comrie's proven that when motivated he's a hard worker, which was more than Alexei Yashin appeared to be.