Injury
The Islanders have placed Eric Boulton (undisclosed) on IR.
Boulton has only appeared in one game this season. There is no word what is ailing the veteran forward, but his movement to IR opened up a roster spot to recall Scott Mayfield.
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Signing
The Islanders have signed Eric Boulton to a one-year contract.
Boulton, 39, has played with the Islanders for the last three years and his NHL career will extend into a 16th season. The 1994 ninth round pick has 31 career goals, 48 assists (79 points) 1419 PIMS in 648 games.
Injury
The Islanders have activated Eric Boulton from IR.
Boulton has missed the last 14 games with a lower-body injury, but is available for the Isles tonight in St. Louis. He has no points in three games and is averaging just 6:22 TOI per game.
Signing
The New York Islanders announced today that forward Eric Boulton has agreed to terms on a one-year contract.
Boulton, 36, appeared in 23 games with the Islanders this season, recording four points (two goals, two assists) and 88 penalty minutes. The Halifax, NS, native’s second season with the Islanders was cut short by a wrist injury suffered March 4 in Winnipeg.
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Bernier in for Boulton tonight in Ottawa.
Boulton is the odd-man out for tonight's game. He has no points and 115 PIM in 48 games.
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Eric Boulton said he is in the lineup tonight vs. Rangers, as long as he cleared waivers at noon.
Look for Boulton to play on the fourth line tonight.
Waiver Move
Rolston (NYI), Boulton (NJD), Ryan Russell (CBJ), Kolanos (CGY) clear waivers.
Boulton wasn't claimed and is expected to play tonight. He has no points and 76 PIM in 36 games.
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Boulton and Taormina will be the healthy scratches.
Boulton was recently waived so his exclusion from the lineup is no surprise. The pugilist has no points a 76 PIM in 36 games.
Waiver Move
Wolski not on waivers. But these guys are: Ryan Russell and Clitsome (CBJ), Boulton (NJD), Staubitz (MIN), Kolanos (CGY). Staubitz re-entry.
Boulton has no points and 76 PIM in 36 games. By going on waivers, he gives the Devils more options.
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Left wing Eric Boulton and right wings Cam Janssen and Nick Palmieri will be healthy scratches tonight, DeBoer said.
Boulton takes a seat in the press box. The fourth liner has no points, a minus-11 rating and 76 PIM in 36 games.
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Boulton-Josefson-Palmieri; Veilleux-Janssen
Sounds like Boulton should head back into the lineup shortly. The veteran fighter has 69 PIM in 33 games.
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Boulton and Palmieri appear to be extra forwards.
Sounds like Boulton is a healthy scratch. He has 69 PIM in 33 games.
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Janssen back in lineup. Boulton out.
Boulton has 45 PIM in 24 games but no fantasy hockey value otherwise.
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Boulton will be back in lineup and Sestito will sit.
Boulton has no points and 33 PIM through 16 games. He'll play left wing on the fourth line.
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Boulton will sit.
Boulton may be a decent PIM stream but isn't as valuable as teammate Cam Janssen -- who has a permanent place in the lineup.
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Eric boulton will play tonight
Boulton draws back in tonight and may have a sparring partner in Cody McCormick.
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Eric Boulton will be a scratch.
With no real fighter in the lineup, the Devils keep Boulton on the bench tonight.
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Eric Boulton comes out.
Keep Boulton on the bench if you use him to stream PIM.
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Bouton-Carter-Clarkson
Boulton is expected to play on a scoring line. He has no points and 19 PIM through 11 games.