Isles Carry Roster Maximum

The New York Islanders are entering the season with the NHL maximum 23 players on their active roster, 14 forwards, 7 defensemen, and 2 goalies. Weight (groin), Nielsen (knee), Reich (broken wrist), and DiPietro (knees/hips) are on injured reserve. A game lineup can only have 20 players; who are the odd men out on Saturday?

Isles say they dress 12 forwards and six defensemen; Rechlicz, Thompson, and Gervais sit.

DiPietro's Career Over?

The New York Islanders have signed former Philly starting goalie Martin Biron to a one year, $1.4M contract.

Isles say, having read all the different stories and speculation on this move, Ricky's injuries are career threatening.

Isles Feature DP In Ads For Upcoming Season

The New York Islanders are now starting to use Rick DiPietro in their ticket ads for the 2009-2010 season.

Isles say this is a good sign.

Needed; A Healthy DP

Isles say the Islanders need Rick DiPietro back, and fully healthy, to really kickstart this rebuild.

Is DP Still The Franchise Goalie?

Counting everything, injuries, level-of-play-to-date, propensity to wander, etc.; Is Rick DiPietro still the franchise goalie he was suppose to be?

Isles say yes.