Valtteri Filppula has been activated from IR, necessitating a roster move by the New York Islanders.
It’s not the move most were expecting.
To make room on the 23-man active roster, the Islanders sent Joshua Ho-Sang back to Bridgeport. Ho-Sang had played the last 10 games — to very promising on-ice results — but he drew the “loan” call instead of Michael Dal Colle or Ross Johnston.
Neither Ho-Sang nor Dal Colle require waivers to be sent down; Johnston would, but he’s on a pretty hefty contract and is a good bet to pass through unclaimed if the Islanders use that option.