$125 Waivers
The Devils have placed Janne Kuokkanen on unconditional waivers for the purpose of buying out the final year of his contract.
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Janne Kuokkanen News
Kuokkanen (wrist) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Kuokkanen has been out since February 7th but was activated from IR on Thursday and will be a game-time decision on Saturday. Andreas Johnsson is also a game-time decision and both could play.
Kuokkanen (wrist) was a full participant in Monday's practice and may play Tuesday vs. the Rangers.
Kuokkanen has been sidelined since February 7th but is set to return to the lineup on Tuesday. Kuokkanen, who has picked up 11 points (5G / 6A) in 43 games this season, will skate on the third line if he plays.
Barzal (lower-body) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play Friday.
Barzal will be a game-time decision on Friday.
Barzal (lower-body) will not play Monday vs. the Avalanche.
The Islanders believed there was a chance that Barzal could play Saturday, he didn't. On Monday, he didn't even come out for the morning skate and will remain sidelined with the Avalanche in town. Brock Nelson will continue to centre the top line with Barzal out.
Barzal (lower-body) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Barzal missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but will take part in warmups on Saturday and could draw into the lineup vs. the Blues. Barzal will replace Anders Lee (personal) if he can play.
Barzal (lower-body) will not play Sunuday in Anaheim.
Kuokkanen listed as a scratch on Tuesday.
Barzal has been placed in COVID-19 protocol.
The Devils signed Janne Kuokkanen to a two-year contract worth $3.65 million ($1.825M AAV).
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Barzal will draw back into the Islanders lineup on Thursday.
Barzal was scratched on Tuesday but will play Thursday vs. the Devils. Barzal has struggled over the last month, scoring just two goals with five assists (seven points) in his last 14 games.
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Barzal is not on the ice for warmups and is expected to be scratched vs. the Sabres.
Kuokkanen (hand) is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Sunday.
Kuokkanen (hand) will not play Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Kukkonen (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
Kuokkanen was hit by a puck in Thursday's game and missed Friday's practice as a result. Officially, he's listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's afternoon tilt in Pittsburgh.
The Islanders have re-signed Mathew Barzal to a three-year contract extension worth $21.0 million ($7.0M AAV)
Barzal debuted in Islanders' camp on Saturday, fresh off of a three-year contract extension. The 23-year-old centre had 19 goals and 41 assists (60 points) in 68 games a season ago and has averaged 14 goals and 36 assists (50 points) per 56-games over the last three years. Given the depth at the position, Barzal is a strong No.2 fantasy centre now that he'll be there for the start of the 2021 season.
Barzal is on the ice for warmups; expected to play in Game 6 vs. the Flyers.
Barzal is questionable for Game 6 vs. the Flyers.
Barzal left Game 5 with 4:47 left in the third period after being high-sticked by Claude Giroux. Barzal did not return for overtime and is questionable for Game 6 on Thursday. Head coach Barry Troy said that his level concern about Barzal's available was "just probably moderate." Consider Barzal a game-time decision.
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Kuokkanen is expected to make his Devils debut on Tuesday.
Kuokkanen has picked up three goals and three assists (six points) in four AHL games since being acquired from the Hurricanes at the trade deadline. It's not confirmed that Kuokkanen will make his debut tonight but he skated on the fourth line with Michael McLeod and Kevin Rooney in the morning skate.