"Obviously John is a generational player," Eberle said. "I've had previous chemistry with John. He's a very intelligent player and the way that he plays suits my game. If that's where I end up, our games suit each other well."
Eberle described his hockey sense as one of his top attributes, as well as his finishing ability. He's scored 20 goals in the last five full seasons he's played, but said that his defensive game is improving now that he's transitioning into being a veteran player. He feels he can bring some leadership as well.
"We're excited to add a proven offensive weapon like Jordan to our lineup," Islanders President and General Manager Garth Snow said. "He brings speed and a knack for scoring not only consistently, but scoring big goals, in big games. Jordan brings leadership and experience into our room, qualities that will continue to help us build towards our goals of being a consistent playoff contender and winning the Stanley Cup."