Persson has signed a two-year deal to play in Sweden, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple. Person did play 10 games with the Islanders but has mainly been an organizational depth player and will not be missed.

The New York Islanders have called up John Persson. He's up with the big club on an emergency basis. He has generated 12 goals and four assists in 43 games with AHL Bridgeport this season.

John Persson didn't make the Islanders' opening game roster. Persson will report to AHL Bridgeport. He had 17 goals and 29 points in 65 games with Bridgeport in 2012-13.

The New York Islanders signed prospect John Persson to a three-year, entry-level contract on Tuesday. He amassed 23 goals and 58 points in 70 contests with the WHL's Red Deer Rebels in 2011-12. Persson concluded the year with the Islanders' AHL affiliate, where he produced four goals and four assists in 12 games with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. New York selected him in the fifth round of the 2011 draft.