Islanders star defender Noah Dobson is expected to be available for Game 1 against the Hurricanes tomorrow, head coach Patrick Roy told Newsday’s Andrew Gross. Dobson, 24, missed the final three games of the regular season with an upper-body injury he sustained last week against the Canadiens. They were his first games missed in an otherwise illustrious season, setting … [Read more...] about Noah Dobson Likely Available For Game 1, Jean-Gabriel Pageau Questionable
Longtime Devils Scout Glen Dirk Passes Away At Age 85
Legendary New Jersey Devils scout Glen Dirk has passed away at age 85 (Web link). Dirk dedicated much of his life to scouting, serving over 40 years in scout roles between the WHL and NHL. He’s most well known for being the scout to recommend Scott Niedermayer to the New Jersey Devils ahead of their third-overall selection of him in 1991. That recommendation earned Dirk a role … [Read more...] about Longtime Devils Scout Glen Dirk Passes Away At Age 85
Islanders Recall Ruslan Iskhakov
The Islanders have recalled forward prospect Ruslan Iskhakov from AHL Bridgeport, per a team announcement. He’s expected to make his NHL debut tonight in the Isles’ final regular-season game against the Penguins. New York selected Iskhakov, 23, in the second round of the 2018 draft. It’s been a steady climb for the undersized Russian center since then, as he’s now solidified … [Read more...] about Islanders Recall Ruslan Iskhakov
Seamus Casey Undecided On Turning Pro
This is the time of year when many college players will elect to forego the remainder of their college eligibility and sign their first professional contract. Plenty have done so already, some of which have already made their NHL debuts. One player who hasn’t made a decision at this time is Devils prospect Seamus Casey. Speaking with reporters today during his end-of-season … [Read more...] about Seamus Casey Undecided On Turning Pro
Anders Lee Scratched For Personal Reasons
Islanders winger Anders Lee was a late scratch for their game tonight against Pittsburgh but it wasn’t for injury reasons. Instead, the team announced (Twitter link) that the veteran was scratched for personal reasons. Lee’s season comes to an end with 20 goals and 17 assists in 81 games. He also chipped in with a career-high 176 hits despite having his lowest ATOI (15:34) … [Read more...] about Anders Lee Scratched For Personal Reasons