News: Figren (foot) was cut by the Islanders on Saturday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: Figren, along with Kevin Poulin and Joel Martin, will wind up somewhere in the Isles' minor league system. None of them are good bets to make a major dent at the NHL level this season.
News: Figren (foot) has been told he can remove the boot from his foot, according to Newsday's Katie Strang.
Analysis: Figren injured the foot over the weekend and is walking much better now. He is ticketed to beging the season with Bridgeport of the AHL.