Tough news for the New York Islanders tonight: key defenseman Travis Hamonic could miss two-to-three weeks, according to New York Newsday’s Arthur Staple.
Hamonic is dealing with a lower-body injury, which became public knowledge on Saturday.
It could be a bumpy ride to the All-Star break in general for the Islanders, as they may be without Hamonic and Johnny Boychuk for an extended period of time.
Very likely #Isles will not have Hamonic or Johnny Boychuk (upper) through All-Star break.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) January 12, 2016
Head coach Jack Capuano was talking about depth moves when he called for roster tweaks after a frustrating loss, but does this signal a greater need for a more dramatic tweak?
If they mostly stand pat, this could be a challenging stretch for the Isles. They begin a three-game homestand when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.