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Isles' DiPietro might return to practice Friday
There are books written about patience, but Islanders fans don't appear inclined to read up on that great virtue and the Islanders themselves just don't have the time.
DiPietro returns to practice
newsday.com — Rick DiPietro practiced for the first time since his knee surgery Oct. 31. (more) DiPietro returns to practice
Almost 100-percent DiPietro can't wait to return
newsday.com — Islanders franchise goaltender Rick DiPietro has been skating with full equipment since Monday and expects to be ready to return to the lineup by Christmas. (more) Almost 100-percent DiPietro can't wait to return
Isles defense collapses in third against Wild -
newsday.com — ST. PAUL, Minn. - One day after defenseman Brendan Witt spoke out about the Islanders' defensive problems, they broke down again in the third period of a 1-all game. Minnesota scored three goals in the final period and held the Isles to just six shots ... (more) Isles defense collapses in third against Wild -
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