June 24, 2001 -One day after acquiring Alexei Yashin from the Ottawa Senators, the New York Islanders traded for Michael Peca, sending Taylor Pyatt and Tim Connolly to the Buffalo Sabres.
Peca, who had sat out the 2000-01 season in a contract dispute with the Sabres, was named the Islanders captain ahead of the 2001-02 season and helped lead the team to their first playoff berth in seven years. Personally, Peca posted a career-year in 2001-02, recording 60 points (25G, 35A) en route to winning his second Frank J. Selke Trophy as the league's top defensive forward.
This Day in Isles History: June 24
The Islanders acquire Michael Peca on this date in 2001
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