ISLANDERS AND DEVILS SWAP CENTERS
The New Jersey Devils acquired center Ben Walter and a conditional draft pick in 2012 from the New York Islanders for center Tony Romano.
What does it give the New Jersey Devils
Walter has a chance to become the team's fourth-line center in 2009-10, since the retirement of Bobby Holik and pending unrestricted free agency of John Madden. The conditional pick is likely contingent upon Walter and Romano signing with their new clubs.
What does it give the New York Islanders
Romano is a Long Island native, which is something the Islanders are becoming increasingly conscious about--mainly because of their arena and possible relocation issues. He has more upside than Walter, which is good for a rebuilding franchise.
Fantasy impact
