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Islanders' Ben Holmstrom: Placed on waivers by Islanders
Holmstrom was waived by the Islanders on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
Holmstrom hasn't drawn into an NHL game since the 2011-12 season, and was never expected to contend for a spot on the Islanders' Opening Night roster, so this development is hardly surprising. As long as he isn't nabbed off waivers by another NHL club, the 29-year-old forward will head to AHL Bridgeport this weekend, where he'll likely spend the entirety of the 2016-17 season.
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Islanders' Ben Holmstrom: Inks one-year deal with Islanders
Holmstrom signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Thursday.
Holstrom's deal is purely a depth signing for the Isles. The 29-year-old forward hasn't drawn into an NHL game since the 2011-12 campaign, and he'll likely spend the entirety of the 2016-17 season in the AHL. Holmstrom tallied 24 points (four goals, 20 assists) over 76 games with AHL Bridgeport last season.
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Isles Sign Holmstrom To Two-Way Deal
Holmstrom signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Thursday.Holmstrom suited up for AHL Charlotte in the Hurricanes organization last season, accruing five goals and 15 assists in 62 games. He'll function as forward depth in the minors for the Islanders.... See More ... See Less
Player Bio
HT/WT: 6-1, 203 lbs |
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, CO |
Age: 37 |
Shoots: Right |