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• Leo Komarov: Signs with Swedish club

  09/04/2022 • By RotoWire

  Komarov signed a one-year contract with Swedish club Lulea HF on Sunday. Komarov was in one game with the Islanders last season, but when New York attempted to send him to the AHL, he opted to leave the team and sign with SKA of the KHL instead. He went on to score four goals and six points in 18 KHL contests in 2021-22. The 35-year-old is also a veteran of 491 career NHL games.

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• Leo Komarov: Heading to KHL

  11/10/2021 • By RotoWire

  Komarov (undisclosed) will be put on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract with the Islanders before signing with SKA of the KHL, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. Komarov evidently isn't interested in playing for AHL Bridgeport, so he'll instead head back to his native Russia presumably for the rest of his playing days. If that ends up coming to fruition, the 34-year-old forward will finish his NHL career having picked up 63 goals and 170 points in 491 games split between the Maple Leafs and the Isles.

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• Islanders' Leo Komarov: Dealing with injury

  11/05/2021 • By RotoWire

  Komarov (undisclosed) has yet to report to AHL Bridgeport, as he is rehabbing an injury, Newsday reports. Komarov was sent down to the AHL on Oct. 19. General manager Lou Lamoriello stated Thursday that the injury is a minor one and Komarov should report to Bridgeport shortly to play.

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• Islanders' Leo Komarov: Waived by team

  10/18/2021 • By RotoWire

  Komarov was placed on waivers by New York on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. Komarov's designation for waivers comes as Matt Martin (ankle) has returned to practice. With 491 NHL games under his belt, in which he tallied 63 goals and 107 assists, Komarov could garner some interest from the NHL's other 31 clubs, though his $3 million price tag could limit the number of interested teams. If the Russian winger clears, he figures to get reassigned to AHL Bridgeport.

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• Islanders' Leo Komarov: Fighting for roster spot

  10/09/2021 • By RotoWire

  Komarov is battling with Kieffer Bellows and Michael Dal Colle for what might be one final roster spot on the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports. Komarov could be sent down to the AHL if the Isles believe one of the other players is better for the team or it wants to take his salary off the cap. Komarov is a favorite of general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz, so it's unlikely to be for long if he is sent down. Komarov would have to pass through waivers in order to be sent down, but it's not expected that anyone would claim him and his salary.

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