Islanders' Steve Bernier: Signed to two-way contract

Bernier signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Monday, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Bernier had six points in 24 games last season for the Islanders, so it's clear he doesn't have explosive firepower. However, he will provide a veteran body for a team that lost a few wingmen to injury recently. The 31-year-old has been placed on waivers, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports, and reassigned to AHL Bridgeport Sound if he is unclaimed.