"Since Alexander Romanov went down with what will likely be a season-ending injury, the NY Islanders have had a revolving door around their sixth defenseman. We've seen Adam Boqvist, Travis Mitchell, Marshall Warren, and Cole McWard on a rotating basis, but none have been able to stick night in and night out. Today, the San Jose Sharks placed Nick Leddy, the former Islanders defenseman, on waivers."
"Signing a one-year deal in San Jose worth $4M, Leddy has had a tough go of it, playing just 16 games and registering four assists. If Mathieu Darche finds it to be the right player at the right time, the Islanders could add the 34-year-old Leddy for nothing. The biggest concern is Leddy's cap hit. Though it's not high at $4M, the Islanders are pressed against the cap ceiling."
"They could utilize their LTIR space, but that would prevent them from accruing any further cap space before the trade deadline. Leddy (SJ) on waivers- Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 18, 2026 Darche, like most other GMs, may be waiting to see if Leddy passes through waivers unclaimed, allowing a trade to be worked out between the two sides, which wouldn't cost the Isles much, with salary retained by the Sharks."
Alexander Romanov suffered what will likely be a season-ending injury, leaving the Islanders with a revolving door at the sixth defenseman spot including Adam Boqvist, Travis Mitchell, Marshall Warren, and Cole McWard. San Jose placed 34-year-old Nick Leddy on waivers after he played 16 games and recorded four assists on a $4M one-year deal. The Islanders could claim or later trade for Leddy, gaining a familiar veteran presence, but his $4M cap hit complicates the move given the team's proximity to the salary cap ceiling and limited LTIR options. Isaiah George remains an internal candidate if called up from Bridgeport after showing steady play last season.
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