Isles' MacDonald (Hand) To Miss Six-To-Eight Weeks
News:Andrew MacDonald underwent surgery on his broken hand and is expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: The injury will keep Andrew MacDonald out for the rest of the postseason, further dimming the Islanders' hopes of defeating the Penguins in their first-round series. MacDonald amassed 12 points and 20 penalty minutes in 48 games this season.
News: The injury to Andrew MacDonald is likely a broken hand, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
Analysis: If this injury is confirmed, it will end Andrew MacDonald's season and also weaken the already suspect Islanders defense.
News:Andrew MacDonald suffered an upper-body injury in Tuesday's game and will not return, Katie Strang of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The extent of the injury is unknown, but Andrew MacDonald will miss the rest of Tuesday's game thanks to his second-period injury. Expect more details regarding his setback to be released after the conclusion of the game.
News:Andrew MacDonald has agreed to a lockout deal with HC Energie Karlovy Vary of the Czech Extraliga, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 26-year-old racked up 19 points in 23:22 minutes of ice time per game with the Islanders last season. He'll likely serve as a member of the Islanders' second defensive pairing once he returns to the team when a deal to end the lockout is reached.
News:Andrew MacDonald scored the Islanders' only goal in Thursday's loss to New Jersey, giving him three points over the last five games.
Analysis: The numbers are not bad for Andrew MacDonald, who sits with 16 points in 60 games, but they're hardly something that makes him appealing to anyone but owners in the deepest of leagues. The Islanders receive plenty of offense from Mark Streit and MacDonald likely will not factor into too many goals the remainder of the season.
News:Andrew MacDonald has three goals and an assist in 30 games for the Isles so far this season.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald has been one of the more consistent of the Isles defensemen this season, and although he has a -7 rating, for the Isles, that's not so bad.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) will return to the ice for Saturday's game against the Wild, Newsday's Arthur Staple reports.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald is ready to go after missing the last seven games with the injury. He will be paired with Travis Hamonic in his return to action.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) skated at Friday's practice, according to the Islanders' official Twitter page.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against the Wild. Even if he needs a couple more days, it appears he'll return closer to the lower end of his 2-to-4 recovery timetable.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) was placed on injured reserve Monday, the Islanders' official site reports.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks with a right leg injury.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) did not practice Monday, NewYorkIslanders.com reports.
Analysis: This would seem to indicate that a Tuesday return is not likely for Andrew MacDonald.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) is sitting out a second straight game Saturday, Newsday reports.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald missed Friday's game as well, and it's unclear when he'll be ready to return to action. He's gotten off to a terrible start this season. MacDonald has posted just one point through 22 games this season after posting 27 points in 60 games last season.
News:Andrew MacDonald (leg) won't play Friday against Chicago, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.
Analysis: Dylan Reese will step into the Isles' lineup and replace Andrew MacDonald for at least one more game. For now, he remains day-to-day with some uncertainty regarding his return date.
News:Andrew MacDonald is listed as day-to-day with a right leg injury suffered in Tuesday's game, according to the Islanders' official website.
Analysis: Further details of the injury were not immediately available, but consider Andrew MacDonald questionable for Friday's game against the Blackhawks.
News:Andrew MacDonald played 25:36 against Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but did not practice Wednesday, the Islanders' official Twitter feed reports.
Analysis: It could just be a maintenance day for him as he was battling a hip injury a couple of weeks ago.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip surgery) did not practice Sunday but is expected to play Monday against Minnesota, New York Newsday reports.
Analysis: The 25-year-old defenseman is entering his fourth season with the Islanders. Andrew MacDonald's numbers from a year ago (4G, 23A in 60 games) were a significant improvement on his numbers from 2009 (1G, 6A in 46 games). MacDonald played 22:33 in Saturday's opener against Florida but didn't record a goal or an assist. It appears that MacDonald is close to a full recovery.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip) will be in the lineup for the Islanders' season opener Saturday, Newsday's Arthur Staple reports.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald just resumed skating a couple weeks ago after undergoing offseason hip surgery, but it appears he is ready to go for the opener. MacDonald may be eased into game action until it's clear he is back at 100 percent.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip) missed practice Friday, according to Newsday.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald has been rehabbing his shoulder after surgery last season, even though he did miss practice, he is expected to play Saturday.
News: Head coach Jack Capuano said Andrew MacDonald (hip) will "most likely" play in one of the Islanders' next two preseason games, ESPN.com reports.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald has been brought along slowly after undergoing surgery in March, but the Islanders are confident that he's ready for game action based on the work he has been able to do in practice the last couple weeks.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip) skated Friday for the first time since undergoing surgery in March, The New York Post reports.
Analysis: The defenseman's surgically repaired hip is clearly feeling better. Andrew MacDonald won't play Friday or Saturday and his status for the remaining preseason games is uncertain. However, it wouldn't be unreasonable to think he'll play in the Islander's regular season opener against the Panthers.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip) still isn't practicing, according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.
Analysis: The Isles are taking the cautious approach with Andrew MacDonald, as they feel no need to rush him into practice. Their goal is to get him ready for the regular season, not the preseason.
News:Andrew MacDonald (hip) missed practice Monday, according to Newsday.
Analysis:Andrew MacDonald is still recovering from hip surgery and the Isles will play it cautious with him in the early preseason.
Isles' MacDonald Expected To Be Ready For The Regular Season
News: MacDonald (hip) is expected to ready for the beginning of the regular season, according to Newsday.
Analysis: MacDonald had surgery for a labral tear in his right hip this past March and although he might not be ready at the beginning of training camp, he is expected to be a go for the first game of the regular season.
News: MacDonald will undergo surgery to repair a labral tear in his right hip and is out for the rest of the season, Newsday's Katie Strang reports.
Analysis: The Islanders are calling up Ty Wishart to replace him. NewYorkIslanders.com reports that MacDonald had been playing through the injury for a couple weeks now, but the Islanders have no reason to risk his health any further. The team believes this won't affect his status heading into next season.
News: MacDonald scored two goals, including the game-winner, in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues.
Analysis: After picking up just a single assist in his previous 10 games, MacDonald has seven points in his last seven games. And three of his four goals this season have come in the last two games. This kind of output is difficult to sustain but he should be an above-average producer until season's end.
News: MacDonald did indeed break his nose during the game Tuesday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: MacDonald will still play Thursday versus Boston, he will just have to wear a full shield. No surgery is needed now or after the season.
News: MacDonald may have broken his nose during the game Tuesday, according to Newsday's Katie Strang.
Analysis: MacDonald took a hard check from the Senators Chris Kelly, who has since been traded, and left the game for a short time. MacDonald did return with a full shield and a cut on the bridge of his nose. He will have X-rays Wednesday to determine the exact nature of the damage.
Islanders' MacDonald Nets First Goal Of Year In Loss Wednesday
News: MacDonald had a goal and an assist in the Islanders' 4-2 loss to Carolina on Wednesday.
Analysis: The goal was his first of the season. MacDonald had a strong fantasy night finishing with a plus-1 rating, two shots on goal, and a minor penalty.
News: MacDonald assisted on both Islander goals Wednesday in the overtime win against Tampa.
Analysis: Not to be confused with his doppleganger in St. Louis, the younger MacDonald on the Islanders has just four assists in 16 games this season. Three of those assists in the last two games, but the Islanders aren't the most dynamic of offensive teams.
News: MacDonald (hand) has been activated from IR, the team's official site reports.
Analysis: He should be able to play Thursday night against the Rangers as a result. The Isles placed Trent Hunter (knee) on IR to free up a roster spot for the veteran blueliner.
News: MacDonald (hand) is expected to return to action Thursday versus the Rangers, according to the Newsday.
Analysis: MacDonald should give the depleted Isles defensive unit a boost, but won't do the same for your fantasy team.
News: MacDonald (hand) took part in Monday's practice, according to the Islanders' official Twitter page.
Analysis: MacDonald is still recovering from hand surgery he underwent in late October. He was expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks with the injury, so expect to see him back on the ice sometime in the next couple weeks.
MacDonald's Recovery is Moving Along for Islanders
News: MacDonald (hand) was able to skate with a glove and stick for the first time Friday, according to Newsday.
Analysis: MacDonald broke his hand and underwent surgery approximately a month ago. He has been skating on his own for a while, but now will begin to get in hockey shape, and try to regain the strength and mobility in his hand.
News: MacDonald is out four to six weeks after breaking his hand in Thursday night's win over the Lightning, according to Newsday.
Analysis: This is an unfortunate injury for MacDonald, who has helped the Islanders get off to a hot start to begin the season. Nevertheless, MacDonald, who has yet to record a point this season, is just a low-end fantasy defenseman who should be a free agent in most leagues.
News: MacDonald (hand) is out for Saturday's game against the Panthers, Newsday reports.
Analysis: MacDonald flew back to New York on Friday to undergo a medical evaluation with team doctors that should shed more light on the nature and severity of the injury. Either Jack Hillen or Bruno Gervais will replace him in the lineup.
News: MacDonald injured his hand during Thursday's game versus Tampa and didn't return, according to Newsday.
Analysis: MacDonald missed the third period. His status is unknown at this time.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald returned to the lineup on Tuesday against the Rangers after missing 12 games with a foot injury. He had no points in 20:12 of ice time and finished at plus-1. He also spent two minutes in the penalty box.
Analysis: MacDonald could see a fair amount of playing time down the stretch, but we don't expect him to light the world on fire. MacDonald doesn't have much of an offensive presence and has minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald was a scratch for Wednesday's game against the Rangers due to a foot injury. He has not appeared in a game since March 2.
Analysis: The good thing here is that the only people really missing MacDonald are the Islanders. MacDonald doesn't have much of an offensive presence and has minimal Fantasy value when healthy.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald (foot) missed a ninth straight game Saturday.
Analysis: MacDonald has played 39 games this season, but only has six points to show for it. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play, healthy or not.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald did not play in Friday's game against the Ducks. He's missed eight straight games due a foot injury.
Analysis: MacDonald has played 39 games this season, but only has six points to show for it. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play, healthy or not.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald was a scratch Tuesday against the Canucks due to a foot injury. He has missed the team's last seven games.
Analysis: The good thing here is that the only people really missing MacDonald is the Islanders. MacDonald doesn't have much of an offensive presence and has no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald (foot) did not dress on Sunday against the Maple Leafs. He has missed the last five games and remains questionable for Tuesday against the Canucks.
Analysis: The good thing here is that the only people really missing MacDonald is the Islanders. MacDonald doesn't have much of an offensive presence and has no Fantasy appeal when healthy.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald did not play in Thursday's game against the Blues, missing his fourth straight game due a foot injury.
Analysis: MacDonald has played 39 games this season, but only has six points to show for it. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play, healthy or not.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald did not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Flyers, missing his third straight game due a foot injury.
Analysis: MacDonald has played 39 games this season, but only has six points to show for it. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play, healthy or not.
News: Islanders D Andrew MacDonald missed his second straight game with a foot injury Saturday vs. Boston.
Analysis: MacDonald has played 39 games this season, but only has six points to show for it. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play, healthy or not.
News: The Islanders have called up D Andrew MacDonald from the AHL.
Analysis: MacDonald has been a career minor leaguer to date and is not a top prospect. He is just organizational depth and has little to no Fantasy value.
News: With defenseman Brendan Witt suspended for five games by the NHL for elbowing Toronto's Niklas Hagman in the head, the Islanders called up Andrew MacDonald from Bridgeport (AHL) to play his first NHL game Saturday against the Sabres. He failed to record a point in 7:14 of ice time and finished at even.
Analysis: MacDonald has been a career minor leaguer to date and is not a top prospect. He is just organizational depth and has little to no Fantasy value.
