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Your source for behind-the-scenes New York Islanders hockey news and information.

Isles trade for Brian Rolston

Top draft pick Ryan Strome says he's ready

In a favorable salary swap for both clubs, the Islanders acquired 38-year-old Devils forward Brian Rolston in exchange for Trent Hunter.

Rolston, whose $5.062 cap hit will give the Islanders a big boost toward the cap floor, finished with 14 goals and 20 assists in 65 games for the Devils last season. Hunter , 31, was limited to 17 games last year and had to undergo season-ending knee surgery...

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