It's now official: Bryan Berard signs with the Islanders

Greg Logan sez: After watching their power play struggle in a 2-1 loss to Washington, the Islanders yesterday signed defenseman Bryan Berard to a one-year deal worth $725,000.

Berard is practicing this afternoon and is expected to be in the lineup to quarterback the power play against the Rangers tomorrow night at Nassau Coliseum.

More details will follow.