Islanders Trade for Blues' Bortuzzo Amid Defensive Injuries

Veteran defenseman joins New York in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick as team grapples with injuries on the blue line.

New York Islanders acquire Robert Bortuzzo from St. Louis Blues in exchange for a 2024 seventh-round draft pick.
Bortuzzo's acquisition comes as the Islanders grapple with injuries on their defensive line, including Ryan Pulock who was recently put on injured reserve.
Bortuzzo, a veteran defenseman, has played only four games this season, mostly being a healthy scratch.
The 6-foot-4, 217-pound player has been with the Blues since 2015 and contributed to their Stanley Cup win in 2019 with two goals in 17 games.
Bortuzzo, originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, has played in 592 regular-season and playoff games since his debut with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2011.