Mats Zuccarello #36 of the New York Rangers battles for the puck in the third period against Brandon Davidson #88 of the Montreal Canadiens during game four of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2017. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaac
NEWARK—Brandon Davidson, a defenseman who overcame testicular cancer at the start of his professional career six years ago, was acquired by the Islanders Saturday from the Oilers in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2019.
Davidson, 26, fits the traditional “defensive defenseman” role, having registered 81 hits, 64 blocks and five points in 36 games this season for the Canadiens and Oilers.