MARCH 30, 2021•NEWSDAY.COM
Isles' Leddy has been a force at both ends of the iceThe Islanders will need more consistent efforts offensively and defensively when they open a season-high, six-game homestand against the Eas...
Shuffles to taxi squadCzarnik was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
ImpactCzarnik has played just four games this season, and he has yet to post a point. The 28-year-old will continue to add depth at forward but will only occasionally enter the lineup.
MARCH 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Sent to taxi squadWahlstrom was assigned to the taxi squad Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
ImpactThe daily switch to the taxi squad for Wahlstrom, who is securely in the Islanders' lineup each game. The 20-year-old winger has 16 points through 29 contests this year.
MARCH 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Play has slipped of latePelech has a rating of minus-1 in three straight games for the Islanders.
ImpactPelech has been one of the most consistent defenders for the Islanders all season but seems to be suddenly struggling. Pelech has only had a negative rating in eight games this season, and only once has hit happened in consecutive games before this current streak. This is probably just a blip on the radar for Pelech as the season grinds along. Still, the Islanders will need him to find his defensive game sooner rather than later, especially with Alexander Ovechkin and the Capitals as the next team on the Islanders' schedule.
MARCH 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE
A healthy scratch for a playoff game, Jared McCann looking invaluable now for PenguinsJared McCann ended last season without a goal in 25 games, and without a spot in the lineup for one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ playoff game...
MARCH 30, 2021•TRIBLIVE.COM
Sent to minors TuesdayGruden was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.
ImpactGruden was on the taxi squad as an emergency option against the Islanders on Monday, but with the team off until Thursday, the winger's services were no longer needed. Even with the raft of injuries affecting the Penguins' forwards, Gruden should be considered a long-shot to get into an NHL game this year.
MARCH 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Added to taxi squadLagace was recalled to the taxi squad Tuesday.
ImpactLagace's promotion certainly doesn't bode well for the Penguins after starter Tristan Jarry was forced to leave Monday's clash with the Islanders after the first period due to an upper-body injury. Regardless of Jarry's status against Boston on Thursday, Lagace shouldn't be expected to get into the lineup, as Casey DeSmith would likely take over as the No. 1.
MARCH 30, 2021•ROTOWIRE
