Overview
- New York reassigned defenseman Travis Mitchell to AHL Bridgeport after nine NHL appearances, keeping him one game short of requiring waivers.
- The Islanders subsequently recalled Marshall Warren from Bridgeport, adding back-end depth following Mitchell’s move.
- At practice, Adam Boqvist skated alongside Scott Mayfield, which signals Warren is likely to begin his recall as a healthy scratch against Vancouver, per Newsday.
- Mitchell logged one goal and averaged 11:32 per game on the third pair, with local reporting noting a rough outing in Detroit highlighted by an 18.6% expected goals share.
- Possible replacement options had included Isaiah George or Warren, but the team opted for Warren while retaining six healthy defensemen on the active roster.