[Hockey News]

WASHINGTON (AP) -The New York Islanders, locked in a tight race to make the Eastern Conference playoffs, added offense Monday when they acquired winger Richard Zednik from the Washington Capitals for a second-round draft pick in 2007.

Zednik has six goals and 12 assists for the Capitals this season. He has also missed 31 games with wrist and groin injuries.

"Richard is a proven offensive talent," New York general manager Garth Snow said. "When you can add a player with his skill and competitiveness for a playoff push at a fair cost, you do it. We believe Richard will fit in well with our team."

Islanders get Zednik from Capitals for draft pick

[Lefty Noob]

So, good pick up for the Isles? Snow sure seems to be happy about it.

[ThePundit]

It seems like a pretty good move. I'll give Snow the benefit of the doubt. Every move he made since becoming GM has paid off:

1) He signed Victory Kozlov and Sean Hill just before the start of the season. I would hate to see where the Islanders would be if these 2 guys weren't on the team.

2) He also jettisoned 2 old expensive players and brought back 2 younger equally productive players for $5 million less. (Zhitnick and York for Meyers and Robataille).

[blueandwhite]

He's not worth the $$$.

[ThePundit]

This may be a precursor to trading Jason Blake. If I had to guess at 1:34Pm, I would think Blake is going to get dealt.

[blueandwhite]

bingo. He's been the most talked about guy, just above guerin, for making a move.