newsday.com - 12/2/2008
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Mike Sillinger wasn't sure what to expect when he took
the ice for Bridgeport. He had been practicing with his Islanders teammates for about a month, but he knew he needed to see how his surgically repaired hip would hold up in a game situation.
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The Islanders have recalled veteran center Mike Sillinger from the AHL.
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Rolling out Sillinger's welcome mat
Lighthouse Hockey —
"Getting a player of his experience is going to be an asset, especially on faceoffs," Islanders coach Scott Gordon said. "He brings an element of experienced scoring to our lineup. It's kind of like an in-season trade."
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For Sillinger, a pending UFA, it's the first "in-season trade" (there have been eight of them) where he didn't have to move. This will be an interesting variable for the rest of the season, because when healthy Sillinger has been a big contributor ever since he came to the Islanders. Important ...
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NY Post: Sports 12/2/2008
Mike Sillinger, after recovering from microfracture hip surgery in February, should be ready to make his season debut when the Islanders visit the Capitals tomorrow night. The 37-year-old was recalled yesterday after a three-game conditioning...
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Newsday.com - Rangers 12/2/2008
Mike Sillinger wasn't sure what to expect when he took
the ice for Bridgeport. He had been practicing with his Islanders teammates for about a month, but he knew he needed to see how his surgically repaired hip would hold up in a game situation.
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The fact the Islanders are dealing with another injury is not a big deal. After all, they have been unable to keep players on the ice all year. Nevertheless, Radek Martinek's latest health problem is different because it occurred in a collision...
