Komarov signed a one-year contract with Swedish club Lulea HF on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov was in one game with the Islanders last season, but when New York attempted to send him to the AHL, he opted to leave the team and sign with SKA of the KHL instead. He went on to score four goals and six points in 18 KHL contests in 2021-22. The 35-year-old is also a veteran of 491 career NHL games.

Komarov (undisclosed) will be put on unconditional waivers Thursday for the purpose of terminating his contract with the Islanders before signing with SKA of the KHL, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov evidently isn't interested in playing for AHL Bridgeport, so he'll instead head back to his native Russia presumably for the rest of his playing days. If that ends up coming to fruition, the 34-year-old forward will finish his NHL career having picked up 63 goals and 170 points in 491 games split between the Maple Leafs and the Isles.

Komarov (undisclosed) has yet to report to Bridgeport of the AHL as he is rehabbing an injury, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov was sent down to the AHL on Oct. 19. General manager Lou Lamoriello stated Thursday that the injury is a minor one and that Komarov should report to Bridgeport shortly to play. Komarov will have to prove he is healthy before any chance at a return to the Islanders and likely needs at least one injury or a trade to be called up.

Komarov was placed on waivers by New York on Monday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov's designation for waivers comes as Matt Martin (ankle) has returned to practice. With 491 NHL games under his belt, in which he tallied 63 goals and 107 assists, Komarov could garner some interest from the NHL's other 31 clubs, though his $3 million price tag could limit the number of interested teams. If the Russian winger clears, he figures to be reassigned to AHL Bridgeport.

Komarov is battling with Kieffer Bellows and Michael Dal Colle for what might be one final roster spot on the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov could be sent down to the AHL if the Isles believe one of the other players is better for the team or it wants to take his salary off the cap. Komarov is a favorite of general manager Lou Lamoriello and coach Barry Trotz, so it's unlikely to be for long if he is sent down. Komarov would have to pass through waivers in order to be sent down, but it's not expected that anyone would claim him and his salary.

Komarov recorded an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Bruins in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov made an unselfish play in the dying seconds of the third period, setting up Jean-Gabriel Pageau's empty-net goal. The 34-year-old Komarov continues to play on the top line at even strength, but he's in the lineup for his defensive work. The veteran forward has three assists, six shots on goal, 47 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 10 playoff outings.

Komarov posted an assist and three hits in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov earned the secondary helper on Adam Pelech's second period tally. The helper was Komarov's second in seven playoff games. The defensively-sound 34-year-old has racked up 41 hits in the postseason. He's not going to see a lot of playing time, but he'll make a physical impact when he's on the ice.

Komarov only had one assist in six games against Pittsburgh in Round 1.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov actually received top-line minutes on a unit that was rather disappointing, as Mathew Barzal, and Jordan Eberle only had three points each. They'll look to crank things up on the scoresheet in Round 2 starting Saturday in Boston.

Komarov (undisclosed) is expected to rejoin the Islanders' lineup Saturday against the Devils, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Komarov's projected to skate on the top line with Mathew Barzal and Jordan Eberle. Despite that fantasy-friendly deployment, expectations should be tempered for the 34-year-old Russian considering he has just one goal and five assists in 31 appearances this season.

Komarov (undisclosed) isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Devils, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the second game in a row Komarov will miss with his unspecified injury. It's possible he's dealing with something minor and/or is being rested in advance of the upcoming postseason. Nevertheless, he'll get a chance to return Saturday -- also against New Jersey.