The Islanders went with youth to round out their 23-man roster, putting veteran forwards Steve Bernier and Stephen Gionta on waivers at noon Monday to finalize their roster before the season begins Friday in Columbus.
With young defenseman Devon Toews sent to Bridgeport earlier on Monday and Alan Quine (wrist surgery) and Shane Prince (ankle surgery) headed to injured reserve, the Isles will have six first- or second-year players among the 23.
Rookies Mathew Barzal, Josh Ho-Sang and Ryan Pulock all made the team, as did fellow homegrown youngsters Anthony Beauvillier, Scott Mayfield and Adam Pelech among the 13 forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders.