#Isles News: The Islanders have acquired a second round selection in the 2021 NHL Draft and forward Richard Panik from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for defenseman Nick Leddy.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) July 17, 2021
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NYIFC Comments:
Sad to lose Nick Leddy, his acquisition did begin this teams turnaround in 2014-15 with Boychuk, they drop some cap space with trade deadline freeze on Saturday, and gain a second rounder with Panik, who is a forward journeyman. Panik is signed at 2.75 million for the next two years, Wings are going to pay half his salary. Perhaps Seattle is interested in Panik or Wings want Leddy to put on their expansion list.