However, Engvall's agent, Claude Lemieux, told The Hockey News that his client will report to Bridgeport after the demotion. Engvall has six years remaining on his seven-year deal worth $3 million annually. Although only $1.85 million of his annual cap hit remains on the Islanders' books, the organization is on the dock for it all.

The big news was that Pierre Engvall was put on waivers. It's the final stamp in what was a terrible 2023 offseason for Lou Lamoriello.

After the New York Islanders sent Pierre Engvall through waivers, Lyle Richardson gathers the speculation on him and the Rangers' negotiations with Igor Shesterkin.