 On July 1, 2014, Conacher was signed as a free agent by the New York Islanders on a one-year, $600,000 contract.After playing in 15 of the team's first 29 games, Conacher was placed on waivers by the Islanders on December 12, 2014.He cleared waivers and was assigned to the team's minor league affiliate, Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the following day.