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There is no point worrying about Rick DiPietro until he appears, capably, in an NHL game. The Islanders have a new goaltending corps now.

The Islanders intended to make summer conditioning and training camp changes to avoid repeated skating injuries. Within a few months, we'll know if it worked.

They are tough, harsh moves, but the Islanders' decisions to hold back both Frans Nielsen and Sean Bergenheim from the World Championships were the right calls.

Missing their two best players, the Islanders came out flat at home and gave Montreal an easy 5-1 victory.

The Islanders have led the NHL in man-games lost to injury over the last four seasons. This year's epic 500+ games may be just what was needed to assure them of a John Tavares or Victor Hedman.

Yann Danis looks to make a triumphant homecoming as the Islanders visit Montreal in Bob Gainey's second game back as Canadiens coach.

The Islanders picked up a point and conceded two to the Maple Leafs -- who the Islanders would prefer finish poorly, since the Leafs 2nd-round pick this summer is in the Islanders hands.

Trent Hunter was lost for the season, but Sean Bergenheim's first career hat trick led a fantastic showing by the Islanders young forwards as they routed the Devils, 7-3, and knocked Martin Brodeur from the game.

The Islanders fell flat at home, dropping a 6-2 loss to the Hurricanes after learning of yet one more injury, to sparkplug Richard Park.

New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro shares frustration and determination about rehabbing his knee injury and being ready for the 2009-10 season.