The Islanders bolstered their defensive depth by agreeing to terms with veteran Dennis Seidenberg on a one-year, $1-million deal on Wednesday. A source confirmed the agreement, which was first reported by TSN.
Seidenberg, 35, is currently participating in the World Cup for Team Europe and will report to the Islanders when the tournament wraps up. He spent the last six seasons with the Bruins and has also played for the Flyers, Coyotes, Hurricanes and Panthers in a 13-year NHL career.
The Islanders had been in discussions with Seidenberg for several weeks, as were a handful of other NHL clubs who were hoping to see the veteran play in the World Cup before committing to a deal.