The two new defensemen seem to fit in like a glove in a very small sample size. Their ability to see the ice and help the transition games by skating with the puck or moving the puck up the ice with stretch passes fits head coach Patrick Roy 's M.O. to a tee. Both can play quarterback on the power play, a skill the Islanders desperately need.

The New York Islanders will have to make due without one of their top defensemen. The team announced that veteran blue liner Ryan Pulock, along with goalie Marc

New York announced on Monday afternoon that they have acquired Scott Perunovich from the St. Louis Blues : While Pulock is a big-body right-shot defenseman, Pernovich is a 5-10 left-handed defenseman. However, he can play both sides.

Pulock headed straight to the Islanders' dressing room just 15 seconds into the first period appearing to favor his left arm.

In his first game for the Islanders on Tuesday night, Scott Perunovich showed how he can help coach Patrick Roy’s crew.

The New York Islanders addressed their needs on the blue line and completed a trade with the St. Louis Blues to improve it. The Islanders announced that they ac

A couple of players on Long Island will be on the shelf for a little bit. On Monday, the New York Islanders announced that defenseman Ryan Pulock and goaltender Marcus Hogberg have both been placed on injured reserve with upper-body injuries.

The Islanders have placed defenseman Ryan Pulock and goalie Marcus Hogberg on injured reserve with upper-body injuries.

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New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy talked about defenseman Ryan Pulock suffering an injury during the game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.

the New York Islanders now have another two players to worry about. In their 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night, the team lost defenseman Ryan Pulock on the opening shift and ...