As the NHL trade market churned out a few more small deals on Monday, the Islanders were welcoming back three regulars to practice who could figure to be the only additions the team makes before Wednesday’s trade deadline.
Cal Clutterbuck, Shane Prince and Travis Hamonic practiced fully as the Islanders went through a vigorous, 75-minute practice, complete with hard-edged drills and 15 minutes of skating sprints. Doug Weight went a bit old school on his team in its first time back on the ice since Saturday’s 7-0 drubbing in Columbus.
“We didn’t show them anything [on video] but we had a good talk this morning.