Ryan Pulock will determine the timetable for his long-awaited return to the Islanders’ lineup.
The top-pair defenseman, still on long-term injured reserve with a lower-body injury, rejoined his teammates for the Islanders’ morning skate on Thursday before the team faced the Kings at UBS Arena.
But how that translates into Pulock being able to play in a game is "really a question for the player," coach Barry Trotz said, when asked. Pulock missed his 23rd game.
"That’s really the player’s decision," Trotz said. "He’ll know how comfortable feels. Where his conditioning is. I will have an observation.