The New York Islanders will still be light on the blue line with Andrew Gross of Newsday reporting defensemen Alexander Romanov and Mike Reilly won’t re-enter the lineup tonight. Both blue-liners haven’t played since the team’s November 1st game against the Buffalo Sabres as they’re both nursing injuries. Tonight marks the third game without the pair and the Islanders have … [Read more...] about Alexander Romanov, Mike Reilly Still Out With Injury
New Jersey Devils Reassign Simon Nemec
According to a team announcement, the New Jersey Devils have reassigned defenseman Simon Nemec to their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets. Due to a slow start to the season and a fully healthy New Jersey blue line Nemec hasn’t seen game action with the Devils since October 22nd. It’s reasonable that any organization would want regular playing time for one of their highest-ranked … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Reassign Simon Nemec
Islanders’ Mike Reilly, Alexander Romanov Out With Injury
The New York Islanders have designated both Mike Reilly (upper-body) and Alexander Romanov (upper-body) as day-to-day with injury per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner. Both players will miss the Islanders’ bout with the Rangers on Sunday. New York’s defense will be cut in half for their rivalry matchup, with Adam Pelech also sitting out with an upper-body injury. That news doesn’t bode … [Read more...] about Islanders’ Mike Reilly, Alexander Romanov Out With Injury
Devils Fire AHL Head Coach Kevin Dineen, Promote Ryan Parent
The New Jersey Devils have relieved Utica Comets head coach Kevin Dineen of his duties and promoted Ryan Parent as interim head coach for the remainder of the year, per NHL.com’s Mike Morreale. Utica has lost each of their first nine games, only taking one to extra time. They’re being outscored 16-to-40 in the outings. New Jersey has also hired Eric Weinrich as an interim … [Read more...] about Devils Fire AHL Head Coach Kevin Dineen, Promote Ryan Parent
Islanders Recall Isaiah George
The Islanders have recalled defenseman Isaiah George from AHL Bridgeport, per the NHL’s media site (hat tip to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com/The Hockey News). It’s the first-ever NHL recall for the 20-year-old, who could make his NHL debut tonight against the Penguins. George replaces Samuel Bolduc on the active roster. Bolduc, 23, was summoned from Bridgeport before Sunday’s 5-2 … [Read more...] about Islanders Recall Isaiah George