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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 07: Anthony Beauvillier #72 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 10:44 of the second period against the New Jersey Devils at the Barclays Center on January 7, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 07: Anthony Beauvillier #72 of the New York Islanders celebrates his goal at 10:44 of the second period against the New Jersey Devils at the Barclays Center on January 7, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – NOVEMBER 09: Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Vancouver Canucks motions to teammates during the third period of a game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on November 9, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Erik Gudbransson | Vancouver Canucks (LD)

Stats: 2 points | Contract: 1 year – $3.5 million 

Why would the New York Islanders go after a player that has two points through 30 games? What is he adding to the team exactly?

Gudbransson is, believe it or not, a former third overall pick in the NHL draft. At 6’5″ and 220lbs his size plays a big part of his game. Something the New York Islanders definitely need.

Scott Mayfield has started taking the mantle as the big tough guy on the New York Islanders blue line. A role that’s clearly earned him a $7.25 million contract extension with the team.

But its a new role for Mayfield. He certainly has the size to play the “man-mountain” at 6’4″ 227lbs. Bringing in a guy like Erik Gudbransson could do a world of good for the young Mayfield.

This sounds like a lot for a rental, but with a $3.5 million cap hit and only $2.8 million left on the cap, the Islanders need to make room. Ideally, this trade could be made with just a draft pick, but the Isles need to clear up at least $700,000 of cap space. And so Shane Prince goes out as the tribute.

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