Islanders captain Alexi Yashin would be willing to give up his "C" to remain with the team rather than having his contract bought out, according to agent Mark Gandler. Yashin has four years remaining on his contract totaling $26.45 million. The Islanders have until June 30 to decide whether to buy out Yashin for $17.63 million payable monthly over the next eight years. He is due to earn $7.6 million next season.