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Islanders Waive Four Players, Including Gauthier and Foudy

9/27/2025

Summary

Islanders Waive Players

On September 26, 2025, New York Islanders placed Julien Gauthier, Liam Foudy, and two others on waivers.
Gauthier, former first-round pick, had a limited 2024-25 season due to injury.
Foudy, first-round pick, had 45 points in 70 AHL games after 2 NHL games.
Connor Ingram cleared waivers and will join Tucson Roadrunners. Eight players were waived overall with no claims.

Summary

Gauthier Waived by Islanders

On September 26, 2025, the New York Islanders placed former Rangers forward Julien Gauthier on waivers.
Gauthier, 27, played 131 games for the Rangers from 2019-2023, scoring 11 goals and 15 assists.
After being traded to the Ottawa Senators post-2022-23 season, he was not re-signed.
He joined the Islanders in the 2023 offseason but has only played 28 NHL games, earning nine points.
Gauthier may return to the American Hockey League for skill development.

Summary

Blackhawks Weigh Waivers

On September 26, 2025, Chicago Blackhawks placed multiple players on waivers, including goaltender Ivan Fedotov.
They are weighing waiver-wire options as several players become available.
Kyle Davidson aims to balance veteran presence with opportunities for young talent during training camp.
Frank Nazar and Oliver Moore need American Hockey League (AHL) time before joining the National Hockey League roster.

History

Historical Context

The NHL introduced a salary cap in 2005 to promote competitive balance among teams, significantly affecting roster management and player transactions. This change forced teams like the New York Islanders to make tough decisions, such as placing former first-round pick Julien Gauthier on waivers. The ongoing challenge of balancing veteran players with emerging talent continues to shape team strategies, as seen with the Chicago Blackhawks.

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Islanders Waive Players

On September 26, 2025, New York Islanders placed Julien Gauthier, Liam Foudy, and two others on waivers.
Gauthier, former first-round pick, had a limited 2024-25 season due to injury.
Foudy, first-round pick, had 45 points in 70 AHL games after 2 NHL games.
Connor Ingram cleared waivers and will join Tucson Roadrunners. Eight players were waived overall with no claims.

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