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 two have been on LTIR, which means their reactivation would require the Islanders to clear some salary cap as well as roster room. Though Wahlstrom has seen more action than Hudson Fasching lately,