Niederreiter asks for trade

[Teagz]

Nino Niederreiter

wants off the island.​

Long Island, that is.​

According to ESPNNewYork.com, the 20-year-old Islanders forward is unhappy with his situation and has requested a trade.​

Niederreiter’s agent reportedly told general manager Garth Snow of his client’s wishes last week.​

The Islanders drafted Niederreiter fifth overall in 2010; however, he’s yet to make an impact at the NHL. In 2011-12, he had just one goal in 55 games.​

Last week, the Isles made the decision to keep Niederreiter in the AHL where he’s already scored 36 points in 39 games this season for Bridgeport.​

Presumably that decision didn’t sit well with the player, even though he publicly said otherwise.​

“I promised myself I wouldn’t get frustrated about those things this year,” said Niederreiter. “All I can control is what I do on the ice.”​

Newsday’s Arthur Staple​

has confirmed ESPN’s report

, but apparently the Islanders aren’t currently willing to move Niederreiter.​

 

[The Guid]

Smells like a power move for a roster spot. Islanders won't trade him yet.

 

[Mr.Baller]

Garth Snow was stupid for not inviting him to the camp