Islanders Waive Dennis Cholowski Amid Roster Changes

The New York Islanders have placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers after he recorded three goals and seven assists in 33 games this season. This decision comes as the team anticipates the return of defensemen Scott Mayfield and Ryan Pulock from injury, creating a need to clear roster space. Cholowski, who has struggled to find consistent ice time, has not scored in his last three games and has only started three matches this season. His recent performance has not met the expectations set by his previous AHL success, where he had a strong season with 31 points. This marks another shift in Cholowski's career, having previously been claimed and waived multiple times since being drafted in 2016. The Islanders are looking to optimize their lineup ahead of their upcoming game against the Dallas Stars.