Bardreau has five goals, four assists and 23 PIMs through 19 games with Bridgeport (AHL) prior to his call-up Thursday. The 29-year-old last played in the NHL in 2019-20 where he played in 10 games, picking up a goal, an assist and 10 SOG through.

Bardreau was one of a few depth moves the Islanders announced today. The 28-year-old has spent 288 games in the AHL, only playing 10 with the Islanders since turning pro in 2015. He will start the 2021-22 season with Bridgeport.

With Casey Cizikas out for 3-to-4 weeks with a leg laceration, Bardreau returns to the NHL, where he has two points (1G / 1A) in nine career games. The 26-year-old has two goals and one assist in 29 AHL games this season.