Many Islanders took their game to Europe during the lockout, and some of their experiences may impact the upcoming NHL season.

New York Islanders prospect Jesse Joensuu was making the best of the lockout, producing for Ässät, but now he's expected to miss two months with a hand injury.

Thanks to the NHL lockout, Frans Nielsen and his Danish countrymen Mikkel Boedker and Philip Larsen have helped Finland's Rauman Lukko recover from an ugly start.

Josh Bailey is the latest New York Islander to find a home during the NHL lockout, signing with the Bietigheim Steelers.

Rick DiPietro's lockout time in Germany's second division has gotten off to a rough start.

Among the many New York Islanders playing in Europe, John Tavares, Jesse Joensuu and Rhett Rakhshani are shining.

Rick DiPietro is the latest in a long line of New York Islanders finding work in Europe during the NHL lockout.

Andrew MacDonald is reported to be headed to HC Karlovy Vary of the Czech league, where former Islanders prospect Dustin Kohn is already on the roster.

Michael Grabner is the latest New York Islander to head to Europe during the NHL lockout, landing with his hometown team in Austria.

John Tavares will join New York Islanders teammate Mark Streit in playing with SC Bern of the Swiss ice hockey league during the NHL lockout.