Islanders Waive Pierre Engvall Amid Roster Changes

The New York Islanders have placed forward Pierre Engvall on waivers, a significant move given his seven-year, $21 million contract with six years remaining. Engvall's performance has been inconsistent, leading to his demotion to the AHL Bridgeport, as he was outperformed by Maxim Tsyplakov and Oliver Wahlstrom during training camp. Engvall scored only 10 goals and 28 points in 74 games last season and was a healthy scratch multiple times under coaches Lane Lambert and Patrick Roy. His demotion is part of the Islanders' strategy to manage salary cap constraints and make room for players like Tsyplakov, Wahlstrom, and Julien Gauthier. Other notable players placed on waivers include Detroit's Justin Holl and Calgary's Jakob Pelletier. The move underscores the Islanders' focus on accountability and performance as they finalize their roster for the upcoming NHL season.