Colin McDonald was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

McDonald was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Wednesday, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

The Islanders are expected to recall Anders Lee from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, with the expectation that he'll provide more offensive upside in a bottom-six role than McDonald offered. McDonald has appeared in only two games, averaging 10:38 of ice time.