The Fourth Period: It’s believed the New York Islanders are trying to trade defenseman Johnny Boychuk and forward Leo Komarov.
Boychuk’s cap hit is $6 million but his salary is $1.25 million this season and $4 million the following year. They could package the two second-round picks from the Devon Toews trade to help move Boychuk’s contract.
Komarov has a $3 million cap hit but only $1.5 million salary this year and $2 million next season.
It’s believed the Islanders are close to re-signing Andy Green and working on Matt Martin.