Hickey was released from his professional tryout agreement on Monday by New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey spent most of the 2021-22 season in the AHL with Bridgeport and Ontario. He also skated in two games with the Islanders.

Hickey signed a professional tryout agreement with New Jersey on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey played in just two NHL games for the Islanders last season, instead spending the bulk of the year in the minors. With AHL Bridgeport and Ontario, the blueliner logged a combined 44 games in which he garnered six goals and 12 assists. Despite just appearing in just seven games over the last two years, Hickey does have over 450 games of NHL experience which could help him secure a permanent deal from the Devils before the 2022-23 campaign kicks off.

Hickey was reassigned to AHL Ontario on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey has appeared in just two NHL games this season. He's tallied 12 points in 29 games with AHL Bridgeport and will likely spend most of the season in the minors.

Hickey was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey got into two games with the Islanders, going minus-3 with three blocked shots and two hits. With the team coming out of a schedule pause healthier on the blue line, Hickey's services are no longer needed. The 32-year-old will return to Bridgeport to serve as organizational defensive depth.

Hickey was elevated from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey will provide some additional defensive depth after Zdeno Chara was added to the league's COVID-19 protocols. While Paul LaDue should have the inside track to play against the Rangers on Wednesday, Hickey could also be in the mix to play, though he is unlikely to offer much in the way of fantasy value.

Hickey was assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey initially remained with the Islanders after clearing waivers Sunday, but he'll now head to the minors for the foreseeable future. The 32-year-old blueliner appeared in just five games with the Isles last season, picking up two helpers over that span.

Hickey has cleared waivers but remains with the team, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey has spent most of the past two seasons with Bridgeport of the AHL as the Islanders have needed to get his contract off their salary cap. This is likely where he will end up again this season, as he is no better than seventh or eighth on the depth chart for the team.

Hickey was designated for waivers by the Islanders on Saturday, Sportsnet's Chris Johnston reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey has been a mainstay on the Islanders' blue line, having made 454 appearances for the club, but only saw action in five games last year. While his NHL experience could draw interest from other clubs around the league, though his $2.5 million cap hit could rule out several organizations. If Hickey does in fact clear, he'll be designated for AHL Bridgeport where he figures to start the season.

Hickey isn't likely to begin the season with the Islanders, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The best chance for Hickey to make the team out of camp was as either the seventh or eighth defenseman, but he has fallen behind Sebastian Aho and Erik Gustafsson for that role. Hickey will likely be sent to the AHL once again to open the season and might need more than one injury in order to be recalled.

Hickey has one more year left on his contract with the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Hickey signed a four-year $10 million contract with the Isles in July of 2018 but has only played 45 games since that time. Hickey had a personal issue that cost him some time and also was buried in the AHL for salary cap reasons. Unless the Isles suffer an injury or can find a taker for his contract between now and next season, Hickey is likely ticketed to play in the AHL for the 2021-22 campaign, where he will continue to be defensive depth for the organization.