With Noah Dobson, it was one of two options after training camp. The New York Islanders could keep him on the roster or they could send him back to his Junior team. Due to his age, he wasn’t eligible to play in the AHL with the Sound Tigers.
The Islanders decided to keep the 19-year-old defenseman on the NHL roster. As a result, Lou Lamoriello had to send veteran Thomas Hickey down to the AHL.
Since the Islanders manipulated their roster and sent an established NHL veteran through waivers you’d think Noah Dobson would play right?