"We think that he is going to upgrade our offense. He is a player who is a right-handed shot, can play center or right wing and he gives us a little more versatility and a little more scoring. He is a highly competitive player."
"We're very happy to acquire a strong playmaker in Randy Robitaille," said Islanders GM Garth Snow.
"Randy will help us on the powerplay and he's good on faceoffs. We add another draft pick, which is always good news. And while we acquire a player in Randy whose production is equal to Mike's, we also gain additional cap flexibility."
York, 28, recorded six goals and seven assists for 13 points and 14 penalty minutes in 32 games for the Islanders this season.
"It is always a little bit of a shock when you first get traded," said York. "I'm going to a new team and getting a new start, so I am excited about that. Hopefully, I can help turn the Flyers around in a positive way."
Robitaille, 31, appeared in 27 games for Philadelphia recording five goals and twelve assists for 17 points with 20 penalty minutes.
