Islanders News: Ilya’s fine, Matt Martin’s a PTO
It’s not the money, it’s the beaches. | Photo by Maksim Konstantinov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images
Lou Lamoriello has “no concern” about Ilya Sorokin, who is skating. The Islanders opened prospect (plus Tsyplakov and Kinkaid) camp Thursday, and Friday general manager Lou Lamoriello gave one of his rare interviews with media.
There was concern about Ilya Sorokin among the internets — Elliotte Friedman offering that the Isles goalie may be “battling something” — but Lamoriello said it is a minor “upper body” workout injury and of no concern. “He’s been here all summer.”
Don’t be surprised to see Sorokin miss the start of pro camp, however. Here’s Lou’s updates in written form and in video. [Isles]
Lamoriello also shared that Matt Martin, Isles Legend, will be in camp on a PTO. [Post]
That follows the previously announced-by-virtue-of-being-on-the-prospect-roster PTO for local boy Keith Kinkaid. [Isles]
KHL 30-goal scorer Maxim Tsyplakov, in this camp to get oriented, affirmed that he chose opportunity (and Patrick Roy) over money in joining the Isles. [AM NY | Isles | NHL]
So there’s your Isles news.
Elsewhere
Confirming fears after he was spotted in a sling, Luke Hughes will miss 6-8 weeks with a shoulder injury. [NHL]
One question for each Metro team: Can Anthony Duclair breathe life into the Isles top six? [Sportsnet]
Connor McDavid said there are many factors that go into whether he’ll re-sign with the Edmonton Oilers for some $16+ million and eight years, give or take. Oh, but the taxes! Who will think of the taxes?! [NHL]
The 32 Thoughts podcast talks about Sidney Crosby “returning,” Hughes’ injury, whether Phil Kessel can play anywhere. [Sportsnet]
In the least surprising part of this tragedy, the guy who ran over the Gaudreau brothers has an alleged history of road rage. [Post]
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