Clearing waivers and on his way to Bridgeport, Rick DiPietro may be close to parting ways with the New York Islanders organization. According to ESPN.com’s Katie Strang, a buyout of the ‘old school’ variety, $1.5 million until 2029 as per capgeek.com could be in the cards for the struggling netminder. “The Islanders could choose to exercise a transition buyout on the [...]

The New York Islanders placed Rick DiPietro on waivers Friday, the team announced on its website. Katie Strang reports DiPietro is expected to report to the team’s AHL affiliate in Bridgeport assuming he clears waivers. Young goaltender Kevin Poulin will likely be recalled to back up veteran Evgeni Nabokov in net for the Islanders. DiPietro started the season with a [...]

Damien Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times reports the Lightning could be interested in trading for Evgeni Nabokov, a year after acquiring Dwayne Roloson from the Islanders. Even with Al Montoya and Rick DiPietro hurt, Nabokov is fairly expendable. The Islanders have a slew of talented and capable young goaltenders for the future. And tied for dead last in the East, the organization isn’t [...]

Chris Botta tweeted that the Toronto Maple Leafs may have interest in Evgeni Nabokov. More notes on a possible Nabokov trade: Ron Wilson could be reunited with Nabokov. But will New York Islanders trade a quality goalie within East again for a draft pick or iffy prospect? ESPN Insider Victoria Matiash reports, It’s becoming increasingly clear the Toronto Maple [...]