The New York Islanders have acquired James Wisniewski from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a conditional third round pick in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Earlier in the day, Wisniewski signed a one-year, $3.25 million contract.
Wisniewski, 26, finished second among Ducks defensemen in scoring and seventh on the team with a career-high 30 points (three goals, 27 assists) in 69 games last season.
"We see James as a key addition to our team and we feel our fans will connect with his style of play," said Islanders GM Garth Snow. "He is a solid puck-moving defenseman who can bring an added element of toughness to our blue-line."
Wisniewski accumulated 17 goals, 80 assists and 264 penalty minutes over his career. He was Chicago's fifth round selection (156th overall) in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
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