Forwards Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom were both placed on waivers, likely a prelude to clearing their salaries in order to activate Mathew Barzal and/or Anthony Duclair off long-term injured reserve. Defenseman Adam Pelech also remains on injured reserve.

Following their 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, the New York Islanders placed forwards Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom on waivers on Friday. The moves clear $2.15 million in cap space for the team. With Engvall's cap hit buried, $1.15 million will remain on the salary cap, while Wahlstrom's $1 million will be cleared.

The first roster dominos have fallen as the Islanders get ready to reactivate their injured players. Pierre Engvall and Oliver Wahlstrom were on waivers Friday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, in what appears to be a salary-moving exercise after Mat ...