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Isles become front-runners for Tavares
Isles become front-runners for Tavares
mirtle.blogspot.com — The New York Islanders received some unwanted news just one game into the new season as the... team learned that goaltender Rick DiPietro has swelling and fluid around his surgically repaired left knee.DiPietro, who has been plagued by knee injuries ... (more) Isles become front-runners for Tavares
New York Islanders - Recap: NY Islanders @ Florida - 10/06/2008
islanders.nhl.com — Islanders drop preseason finale against Panthers; Season opens on Friday Rick DiPietro's preseason debut didn't go as... planned, as the Islanders lost to the Florida Panthers 6-0 Monday evening at the Bank Atlantic Center. DiPietro did stay in the game ... (more) New York Islanders - Recap: NY Islanders @ Florida - ...
From Isles backup to starter, MacDonald was ready
newsday.com — Joey MacDonald doesn't have to be another Rick DiPietro. Not going to happen. What the Islanders' new... backup goaltender has to do is measure up to Wade Dubielewicz, his predecessor in that role. (more) From Isles backup to starter, MacDonald was ready
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DiPietro Has Swelling Around Repaired Knee
KK Hockey — ... has swelling and fluid around his surgically repaired left knee. The 27-year old DiPietro was expected to start Friday’s opener against the New Jersey Devils, but was a surprise late scratch as Joey MacDonald took his place between the pipes, making 27 saves in a shootout loss. DiPietro, who has been plagued by knee injuries throughout his career, underwent meniscus surgery in June and played in only one of the Islanders pre-season games. continued...

DiPietro has wwelling around his knee
The Hockey Herald — via TSN: The New York Islanders received some unwanted news just one game into the new season as the team learned that goaltender Rick DiPietro has swelling and fluid around his surgically repaired left knee. The 27-year old DiPietro was expected to start Friday’s opener against the New Jersey Devils, but was a surprise late scratch as Joey MacDonald took his place between the pipes, making 27 saves in a shootout loss. DiPietro, who has been plagued by knee injuries throughout his career, underwent meniscus surgery in June and ...

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