<p>&nbsp;As expected, veteran defenseman Brendan Witt cleared waivers today at noon. The Islanders plan on buying him out at some point this weekend. More when that becomes official...</p>

As expected, veteran defenseman Brendan Witt cleared waivers today at noon. The Islanders plan on buying him out at some point this weekend. More when that becomes official...

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