Islanders waive Pierre Engvall with $18 million left on contract in stunner
NY Post
The Islanders’ roster news came with a stunner.
Pierre Engvall, who still has six years and $18 million left on his contract, was among those placed on waivers as the Islanders jettisoned a number of players to get down to 22 on the roster.
If he clears waivers, which is likely, the 28-year-old Engvall will start the season in AHL Bridgeport.
Engvall had 10 goals and 18 assists in 74 games last season.
Ideally, the Islanders would find a trade partner for Engvall — the Ducks or Blue Jackets, for example, could easily absorb his salary — but his 16-team no-trade list combined with the time left on his deal makes that unlikely.
At minimum, it means another team could easily demand the Islanders attach a pick to Engvall in a deal, which could make a trade unpalatable.