Visnovsky was originally listed as a game-time decision, but he did stay on late with the extras which suggested that he wouldn't return to the lineup tonight. This latest report confirms he won't be in the lineup.
Visnovsky has not played a game this season and is coming off of a season where he played just 24 games. But, he is a player that will be a big help to an Islanders power-play that is already rolling in the early going. They are a more dangerous team with Vis in the lineup. Monitor his status near the start of warmups (6:30 pm ET).
Islanders head coach Jack Capuano said that the team should be getting their veteran blueliner back on Tuesday vs. the Rangers. He has yet to play a game this season because of an upper-body injury he suffered in the preseason. He will help the Isles power-play that already ranks fifth in the NHL, clicking at 28.6%.
Visnovsky is skating for the first time since suffering an upper-body in the preseason. Visnovsky will be a key member of the Islanders power-play when he returns, but it is unclear when that will be right now.
Visnovsky, 38, will start the season on IR with an upper-body injury. The veteran was limited to 24 games last season with a concussion and upper-body injuries. He is one of the Islanders' best offensive defensemen, but with he and Calvin de Haan, the Isles recently beefed up their D by adding Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk via trade. There is no timetable on Visnovsky's return.
It is unknown when Visnovsky suffered the injury, but it will keep him out of this afternoon's contest vs. Columbus. Matt Donovan will slide into the lineup.
There was no word as to when Visnovsky suffered the upper-body injury, but monitor his status prior to Sunday's game. He has three goals and eight assists (11 points) in 24 games.
Visnovsky missed 46 games with a concussion that he suffered on October 19. The 37-year-old had one goal and two assists with a plus-3 rating in eight games before getting hurt. Visnovsky has averaged 35.25 points per season over the last four seasons. With 28 regular seasons games remaining, it is realistic to expect 15-plus points out of Visnovsky who will start on the top power-play tonight.
Visnovsky has been out since October 19 with a concussion, but has finally worked his way to a potential return tonight vs. the Bruins. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
Visnovsky continues to work his way back from a concussion that he suffered on October 19. There is still no timetable for Visnovsky's return, but he is progressing well.
Despite his presence at the Islanders practice there is still no timetable for Visnovsky's return from a concussion. The 37-year-old defenseman has been out since October 19, but appears to be nearing a return.
Visnovsky has been sidelined since October 19. There is still no timetable for his return, but his first skate is positive step for the veteran defenseman.
Visnovsky is a big loss to the Islanders blueline, but will allow them to get a good look at 23-year-old Matt Donovan, who will likely move up into Visnovsky's spot on the top power-play unit.
Visnovsky left Saturday's game and is doubtful for tomorrow's contest with the Canucks. He has had a hard time staying healthy in the last few years, but will still be a consistent point producer when on the ice.
Visnovsky will likely miss some time after suffering the concussion from a hit from Radek Dvorak in the first period. With only 3 points on the season, Visnovsky can be swapped for another defenseman off your waiver wire.
Visnovsky is healthy, he is just getting rest before the playoffs.
In 22 games this season, Visnovsky has three goals and six assists. Visnovsky was set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and widely speculated as a player that could have been moved before the NHL trade deadline.
Visnovsky has one goal and five assists in 12 games this season and is a surprising plus-1 on an Islanders team who is minus-11 as a team. He will be back on the weekend so make sure to get him back in your lineup.
The Islanders would not say if Visnovsky would be in the lineup tomorrow, but said it is "very possible". Visnovsky also said he is ready to go. The 36 year-old Visnovsky has 450 points in 771 career games and could be a good waiver wire pickup if he fits in well in his new home on Long Island.
Visnovsky is finally ready to join the Islanders on Friday. He won't play tonight obviously so he will have missed the Isles first 10 games. He can play in the Isles 38 remaining game and is still a good fantasy option. He should see a lot of power-play time either on the 1st unit alongside Mark Streit or quarterbacking the 2nd unit.
