Islanders claim D Pock from Rangers

The Islanders claimed defenseman Thomas Pock from the Rangers today. According to numerous reports, Pock is on a one-way deal so you know he is starting the season on the Island.

I always was sort of impressed when I saw Pock play for the Rangers but there were times where you wondered about his concentration at times. He made some odd decisions at a couple of games I saw him play with the AHL's Hartford Wolfpack but he also is a puck-moving defenseman and we know that those are a priority in the league right now.

Last year, Pock played only one game for the Rangers. He appeared in 74 games with the Wolfpack, scoring 7 goals and adding 37 assists.