In an unexpected move, the Islanders have struck a deal with their crosstown rivals, the Devils, trading forward Tyce Thompson for forward Arnaud Durandeau.
Thompson, a 24-year-old right-handed shooting center from Milford, CT, boasts an impressive track record. As captain for two of his three years at the University of Providence, he led the team in all offensive categories during his junior season, notching 11 goals and 14 assists for a total of 25 points. Despite his limited 11-game appearance at the NHL level, he has proven his worth in the minors, racking up 50 points (15 goals and 35 assists) over 98 games with New Jersey’s AHL affiliate.
On the other side of the trade, Durandeau, the Islanders’ sixth round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, has been a solid contributor to the Bridgeport Islanders since making his AHL debut during the 2019-20 season. He has recorded an impressive 112 points (49 goals and 63 assists) across 179 regular season games, finishing third on the team in the previous season with 24 goals and 31 assists.
This unexpected swap between the two rivals has stirred up a buzz in the hockey community, leaving fans and analysts speculating about the potential impact of these new additions to their respective teams.
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