3/20/2012 New York Islanders Comment

The Islanders acquired forward Yuri Alexandrov from the Bruins on Tuesday.

Boston's second-round pick in the 2006 draft is playing in his native Russia this season after posting 6-13-19 in 66 games with Providence (AHL) in 2010-11. He has not appeared in an NHL game.

Alexandrov gives the Isles more organizational depth on the blue line. He is currently playing in the KHL.

8/26/2011 New York Islanders Comment

Yuri Alexandrov has inked a contract with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL.

He had 19 points and 44 penalty minutes in 66 contests with Providence in the AHL last season.