NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Erik Gustafsson #56 of the Philadelphia Flyers skates against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers shut out the Flyers 9-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
On Thursday, Chris Johnston reported that the New York Islanders were bringing in UFA left-shot defenseman Erik Gustafsson. The move seems to indicate that Lou Lamoriello has set his blueline for the 2021-22 season.
Except for the fact that Gustafsson’s deal is only a Professional Try-Out (PTO). It’s not an actual NHL contract.