NY Islanders Re-Sign Defenseman Reese

The New York Islanders have announced that they have re-signed defenseman Dylan Reese to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. He was acquired by the Islanders on March 1 from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Greg Moore. In 19 games last season with New York, he had two goals and two assists for four points. He also appeared in 52 games with Syracuse and Bridgeport of the AHL, scoring five goals and 19 assists for 24 points. Not a bad signing for the Islanders, as Reese was decent in his few games with the team last season. He's a very mobile defenseman with some puckmoving skill, so it wouldn't surprise me if he plays most of next season with the Islanders.

Blue Jackets Acquire Moore from NY Islanders for Reese

The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today that they have acquired right wing Greg Moore from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Dylan Reese. Moore has 14 goals and 17 assists for 31 points in 62 games this season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL. He appeared in six NHL games during the 2007-08 season with the New York Rangers, scoring no points. Reese has four goals and 18 assists for 22 points this season with Syracuse of the AHL. He has yet to appear in an NHL game. Both players are restricted free agents at the end of the season. This is really just a depth move for both teams. The Blue Jackets get a depth forward in Moore who could play on their fourth line if needed. In Reese, the Islanders get some defensive depth, but he will likely remain in the minors for the remainder of the season.