When Radek Martinek was resigned
by the Isles prior to the start of the 2013 season, it was an insurance move
that gave the team low cost, but capeable depth on defense. Prone to injury, I didn't expect Radek Martinek
to play a majority of the teams games this season. But I also didn't expect him to be placed on IR before he suited
up at all for the New York Islanders.
Today, the Isles announced that Radek Martinek has been placed on IR
with a groin/abdominal strain, retroactive to Feb. 3. No timetable for his
return.
This can open a roster spot for
Josh Bailey to return from injury this week.
This will allow Coach Capuano to fit Bailey into the best line
combination and shuffle the rest of the lines.
Lubomir Visnovsky is scheduled
to report to the Islanders on Wednesday.
Having a top pair defensemen join the team should help an already
improved team defensive and PP unit. As
B.D. Gallof has surmised, I agree we will probably see Finley waived to make
room for Lubo of defense.
These may be timely additions
after the teams slump against New Jersey on Sunday. Not that I am saying there is any need to panic, but trading up
in talent is rarely a bad thing.
Isles Notes:
Per Arthur Staple, the NYI have
shuffled their top two lines at practice today:
Moulson-Tavares-Boyes,
Grabner-Nielsen-Okposo. Bailey extra F with top line. Per Head Coach Jack Capuano, Bailey will skate with the team and
be evaluated "midweek." It could mean a SAT return rather than THU.
Their third and fourth lines:
Ullstrom-Aucoin-McDonald (back
from suspension), Martin-Reasoner-Cizikas, w/Boulton extra on 4th line.
Travis Hamonic sitting out practice today for Isles, but he'll play tomorrow.
Katie Strang on Lubo to Long Island.
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