Highmore was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Friday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore was recalled Thursday and was a healthy scratch in the Islanders' 7-2 win over Detroit. The 29-year-old has four assists in four AHL games this season.

Highmore was promoted from AHL Bridgeport on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore has four assists in four outings with Bridgeport this season. Marc Gatcomb, who was a healthy scratch in New York's past four games, was sent to the minors in a corresponding move. Highmore might see use as a member of the Islanders' bottom six, but it's also possible that he'll spend most, if not all, of his stint with the Islanders as a healthy scratch.

Highmore was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore produced two goals and four helpers over 41 regular-season appearances with the Senators last year, and he also notched 10 points in 23 games with AHL Belleville. Highmore will report to AHL Bridgeport if another team does not claim him on the waiver wire.

Highmore signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders, the team announced Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore played 41 regular-season games, scoring two goals and four assists, with the Senators in 2024-25. However, the 29-year-old has opted to sign a two-way contract with the Islanders for his next deal. It seems like the center will start 2025-26 in the minors, but he'll likely be one of the top call-up options for the big club.

Highmore scored an empty-net goal and went plus-1 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

This was Highmore's first goal since Jan. 12, a span of 33 games between tallies. He had just four helpers, 29 shots on goal, 41 hits, 18 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-7 rating during that stretch, so he doesn't provide enough value in non-scoring categories to warrant much consideration in the fantasy realm. The 29-year-old has contributed two goals and six points while averaging 11:10 of ice time over 36 appearances in 2024-25, mainly in a fourth-line role.

Highmore recorded an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore set up Michael Amadio's third-period tally, which stood as the game-winner. The assist ended a 17-game dry spell for Highmore, who had just 11 shots on net and a minus-8 rating in that span. The 29-year-old has at least maintained a fourth-line role, but his lack of production makes him too risky to trust in fantasy. For the season, he's at five points, 28 shots on net, 36 hits, 16 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating across 31 appearances.

Highmore's point drought reached 10 games in Monday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

In that span, Highmore has eight shots on net, a minus-6 rating and 11 hits. The 29-year-old forward is locked in on the fourth line, but steady playing time is unlikely to lead to much offense given the strength of the Senators' top six. Highmore is at four points, 24 shots on net, 22 hits and a minus-6 rating through 23 contests overall.

Highmore registered an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore has three helpers over his last eight contests. The 28-year-old has a chance to stick in the lineup in a bottom-six role since Nick Cousins (knee), Noah Gregor (lower body) and Josh Norris (undisclosed) are all out. Highmore shouldn't be expected to do much with limited minutes, but he's already at four points, 16 shots on net and 11 hits across 13 outings this season.

Highmore notched an even-strength assist and went plus-1 in Sunday's 2-1 win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore had the secondary assist on Zack Ostapchuk's first career NHL goal to open the scoring in the middle frame. Highmore has suited up in six consecutive contests after being summoned from AHL Belleville on Jan. 10. The 28-year-old figures to remain in the lineup while Ottawa contends with a few injuries to its forward group. The Nova Scotia native has two points and a plus-1 rating through six appearances this season.

Highmore scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Highmore has played in the last two games in place of Noah Gregor (lower body). The 28-year-old Highmore's tally Sunday was the game-winner, which was his second career game-winning goal. He has never exceeded 12 points or 46 games played in an NHL campaign, so fantasy managers likely won't need to turn to him at any point in 2024-25.