Islanders Sign Free Agent Forward Gillies

In a minor move, the New York Islanders have announced that they have signed left wing Trevor Gillies to a one-year, two-way contract worth $500,000. He has appeared in only one game with the team so far this season, scoring no points. He has appeared in only one other NHL game with the Anaheim Ducks during the 2005-06 season. He scored no points and accumulated 21 penalty minutes. If you're an Islanders fan, this move is nothing to get excited about. Gillies was likely brought in to inject some toughness into the Islanders' line-up, as he has no offensive upside whatsoever. More than likely, he will end up being assigned to the team's AHL affiliate in Bridgeport in the near future.