However, Engvall's agent, Claude Lemieux, told The Hockey News that his client will report to Bridgeport after the demotion. Engvall has six years remaining on his seven-year deal worth $3 million annually. Although only $1.85 million of his annual cap hit remains on the Islanders' books, the organization is on the dock for it all.

Pierre Engvall cleared waivers on Monday and was re-assigned to the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. There are a few different options as to where this ultimately goes for the organization and the 28-year-old entering the second season of a seven-year, $21 million deal and signed to be a top-six forward.

Lou Lamoriello and Patrick Roy decided to place a premium on accountability and make an example of the forward.

The big news was that Pierre Engvall was put on waivers. It's the final stamp in what was a terrible 2023 offseason for Lou Lamoriello.

A look at what's next for Engvall, Wahlstrom's potential, and who the Islanders could possibly pick up to upgrade their No. 7 D spot.

Pierre Engvall won’t be with the Islanders to start the second season of his seven-year, $21 million deal. He may not play for the team again.

New York Islanders forward Pierre Engvall and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Justin Holl were among the notable players placed on waivers Sunday.Season-opening NHL rosters have to be set by Monday at 5 p.

ELMONT, NY -- On February 28, 2023, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Pierre Engvall to the New York Islanders for a third-round pick (2024) in the NHL Draft. He was then extended for seven years, with an annual cap hit of $3 million. But on Sunday, with six years remaining on his deal, the 28-year-old was placed on waivers.

Lou Lamoriello talked about the top-six (ahem, $3M) reasoning. [Newsday | Post] Other important developments: Matt Martin is not signed, but will continue skating with the team. Not on waivers: Dennis Cholowski,