Kyle Palmieri completed five seasons with the Devils and reached the postseason just once.
He wants to make the most of his playoff chance with the Islanders.
"Coming into a new team, especially at the deadline, you’re coming in to help this team win," said Palmieri, acquired along with Travis Zajac on April 7. "I’m just going to do whatever it takes to help my team win. This time of the year, it’s a lot of hard hockey. Coming from Jersey, you can’t take playoff hockey for granted and I’m excited to be back in the playoffs.