Training Camp: Five Players Waived

The New York Islanders announced today that five players have been waived from the roster to be sent down to Bridgeport for the season. These players are Ty Wishart, Dylan Reese, Tim Wallace, Tomas Marcinko and Trevor Frischmon. 

AT: Nothing too unexpected here besides Ty Wishart, who most expected to make the team this year as an on and off scratch. Yes, Wishart has had an abysmal training camp, but this leaves him open to be claimed, which may indeed happen before the deadline passes tomorrow. Most would view this as completely losing out on the Roloson trade, but things like this happen. Prospects don't become what they're cracked up to be and some take too long to develop and can not stay in a stacked out system. This looks like the case for Wishart in both scenarios.

CH: Wishart is certainly the most surprising here, mostly because the other four were already penciled in for spots in Bridgeport. Marcinko, who is entering his fourth AHL season, is a defensive center for the Sound Tigers. Frischmon is somewhat in the same mold, but has more offensive skill and s a faster skater. Wallace is a pest-type player who has a very solid camp. With his forechecking ability and offensive talent, He should be playing top-6 minutes in the AHL and may even get a call-up this season. Dylan Reese is a very good AHL defenseman and should be the anchor of the defensive core. He will be counted on in all situations to be a key contributor now that Mark Katic is out long term.

Finally, we get to Wishart. This is somewhat of a surprise move given that he was acquired for the likes of Dwayne Roloson. But there's no question this is disappointing for everyone involved. Wishart was supposed to make the team out of camp, and the Isles probably expected him to. The fact is he had an awful camp and did not deserve to be on Long Island. This also opens the door for Steve Staios to be signed, which will help depth. Either way, I don't think Wishart will have a problem clearing waivers. After three pro seasons, he is past the point of his draft position having impact on his value. It's put up or shut up time for Wishart, and so far the results have not been too promising.