Tony DeAngelo may have been signed to fill the Noah Dobson void, but his game is more similar to the injured Mike Reilly.
Ryan Pulock left Saturday's game early and is dealing with a lower-body injury, and goalie Marcus Hogberg may also potentially be hurt.
Tony DeAngelo’s first morning on Long Island consisted of a quick skate, a short introduction to his new teammates and getting ready to play in his first game in the new digs.
Dobson (lower body) was designated for injured reserve Friday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports. Dobson was riding a three-game point streak prior to getting hurt but will now have to wait at least a week before rejoining the lineup.
Noah Dobson is out week to week for the Islanders because of a lower-body injury that will not require surgery. The defenseman was injured on a hit by Columbus Blue Jackets forward Cole Sillinger at 1:14 of the third period during a 3-1 win Monday. Dobson left under his own power but did not return.
New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson (lower body) has been placed on IR due to an injury suffered on Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Dobson will be sidelined week-to-week, but his injury will not require surgery.
Noah Dobson had just starting heating up for the Islanders, but the defenseman is out indefinitely after suffering a lower-body injury.
In their 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, the team lost defenseman Ryan Pulock on the opening shift and Marcus Hogberg after regulation due to lower-body in
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from Team Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an injury.
SAN JOSE SHARKS — Recalled D Jack Thompson form San Jose (AHL). Placed D Jan Rutta on injured reserve. VANCOUVER CANUCKS — Reassigned D Mark Friedman to Abbotsford (AHL). LA GALAXY — Signed M Elijah Wynder to a three-year contract.
The Islanders are playing their best hockey of the season, but they are facing as bad an injury crisis as they’ve had in a season filled with them.