The New York Islanders have acquired the rights to defenseman Ryan Pulock.
The Islanders selected Pulock with the fifth overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.
Pulock, a 19-year-old from the University of Vermont, has spent time with the Islanders, New Jersey Devils, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues.
Pulsock played five seasons at the University