The New York Islanders made a handful of official organizational transactions Thursday to adjust to injuries and a busy weekend schedule from the NHL to the ECHL. Here’s the lowdown:
- Casey Cizikas has been activated from IR after surviving the last two days of full practice, so he’s in the lineup against the Coyotes tonight.
- That means Cole Bardreau will remain in the lineup for his second NHL game, expected to skate at center and bump Derick Brassard to the wing.
After a four-day layoff, the Islanders have three games in four nights here, with Barry Trotz saying he expects everyone (e.