Today the New York Islanders have used the waiver wire to steal a defenseman from a division rival.
Islanders Steal Defenseman From Rival
The New York Islanders announced today that they have claimed defenseman Mike Reilly off of waivers from the Florida Panthers.
#Isles Transaction: The Islanders have claimed Mike Reilly off waivers from Florida.
Reilly was placed on waivers after playing just two games this season with the Florida Panthers.
Mike Reilly (FLA) on waivers...Lettieri and Tomkins clear
Reilly will provide stability to a defensive group that just lost a key piece Adam Pelech to a major injury. Reilly brings over 300 games of NHL experience with him to New York.