The New York Islanders have placed defenseman Dennis Cholowski on waivers as they look to manage a roster with two potential returning defensemen, Scott Mayfield and Ryan Pulock, expected back from injured reserve. Both have been practicing and may be available for the upcoming game against the Dallas Stars.

This season, Cholowski has played 33 games, recording 3 goals and 7 assists. A former first-round draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings in 2016, he has had stints with several teams, including the Capitals and Kraken, accumulating a total of 150 NHL appearances. His career stats include 13 goals and 27 assists, but his time in New York has yielded limited success.