Islanders' Steve Bernier: Signed to two-way contract

Bernier signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Monday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

Bernier had six points in 24 games last season for the Islanders, so it's clear he doesn't have explosive firepower. However, he will provide a veteran body for a team that lost a few wingmen to injury recently. The 31-year-old has been placed on waivers, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports, and reassigned to AHL Bridgeport Sound if he is unclaimed.