From New York Post · · 50s
Islanders lose key players to injury
Islanders' top players Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss time as roster depth tested.
In brief
Islanders' top players Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss time as roster depth tested. New York Islanders' top performers Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss 4-6 weeks and 2-4 weeks respectively after lower-body injuries, deepening roster concerns. Originally reported by New York Post.
Ritchie and Maccelli injured
Calum Ritchie will miss 4-6 weeks and Matias Maccelli 2-4 weeks after lower-body injuries Saturday night in Toronto.
Barzal's return timeline unclear
Coach Pete DeBoer said Mat Barzal’s return-to-play program would not be sped up due to other injuries, with no timetable for Barzal to return to practice.
Roster depth tested
Islanders have just 12 healthy forwards, with Victor Eklund staying beyond the nine-game mark due to injuries.
Emergency call-up
Islanders called up Mitchell Chaffee on emergency basis after moving Alexander Romanov to injured reserve.
What it means
New York Islanders' top performers Calum Ritchie and Matias Maccelli miss 4-6 weeks and 2-4 weeks respectively after lower-body injuries, deepening roster concerns.
