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Begin speculation on how he will be replaced in the lineup. Bear in mind though that the Isles have a full complement of defensemen already depending on Milan Jurcina's status (day to day with an elbow laceration). Their next game is Tuesday at Philadelphia. Not exactly a friendly environment for rookie defensemen and close enough in proximity that a call up may not happen until gameday, especially if they're viewing it as an "insurance" call up. Their next three after that are at home.

Because of work I don't get to write much anymore but I thought most of us would find this interesting. This makes sense and makes one wonder how long he has played with these symptoms.I keep hearing what a trooper Staios is but I saw a player constantly pinching and out of position. In the past few games his overplaying has cost us too many goals.

@KatieStrangNYI Andrew Macdonald done for year with labral tear in right hip that requires surgery; Wishart recalled Weep and question the existence of a higher hockey being in comments. Link to be updated as a story becomes available.

The Islanders made it official, as Mark Streit was not cleared by doctors and will not play for the rest of the season. It also appears as though he will not play in the world championships.