Neil Sheehy, Visnovsky's agent, said he and his client accepted the decision.
"This was a CBA issue between the NHL and the NHLPA," he said. "The language wasn't clear, it's clear now. The arbitrator made it clear. I fully accept it and Lubo does as well, there are no issues. The arbitrator has spoken."
NYIFC Comments:
Visnovsky can retire, he can opt to play in the KHL if there is no lockout, he cannot play in his home country unless there is a lockout.
The New York Islanders own his NHL rights for the next calendar year whether he likes it or not, in the unlikely event there is a CBA agreement, he is obligated to report.
Anaheim officially has the New York Islanders second round pick in the 2013 NHL entry draft.
Tsn.ca: Reports on the guidelines announced by the KHL which will limit the job opportunities for current NHL players.
NYIFC Comments:
Perhaps I got that one wrong, however there was no KHL in 04-05, this is an established league now that recently has tried to put a stop to the Radulov-like moves by players despite no on-paper agreement.
Boston Globe: Reports Bruins gm, Peter Chiarelli, has told them the NHL has granted its clubs an expanded waivers period meaning once a player clear waivers, they will be free to report to the club's AHL affiliate, and dress for AHL games.
Providence training camp opens 9/28, meaning the Sound Tigers likely will go along the same lines.
Tsn.ca: Also reports the NHL/NHLPA exchanged offers Wednesday.