Andrew Ladd of the Islanders skates during the first period against the Blue Jackets at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum on Dec. 23, 2019. Credit: Jim McIsaac
The Islanders altered their lineup three days in advance of Monday’s NHL trade deadline. Injuries forced these changes, though, rather than any deals to address the team’s scoring struggles.
Veteran left wing Andrew Ladd and rookie center Otto Koivula were recalled from the Islanders’ AHL affiliate in Bridgeport and are in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the NHL-worst Red Wings at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders, starting the day out of a playoff position for the first time since October, will retire four-time Stanley Cup champion John Tonelli’s No.