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6d ago

Islanders Rule Calum Ritchie Out 1–2 Weeks With Lower-Body Injury

The new timetable tightens roster choices before Monday’s submission deadline and complicates the 20-year-old center’s bid for an opening-night spot.

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Oct 14, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Calum Ritchie (71) celebrates with the bench after his goal in the first period against the New York Islanders at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • New York announced the 1–2 week absence on Friday, updating Patrick Roy’s initial day-to-day characterization after the preseason finale.
  • Ritchie was hurt late in the second period against the Flyers on Thursday and did not return for the third.
  • He logged 9:44 over 12 shifts in that game, the fewest minutes of any Islander.
  • The prospect had impressed in camp with top-six looks and produced one goal and one assist across four preseason appearances.
  • With the opener set for Oct. 9 in Pittsburgh and rosters due Monday, local reporting indicates he is likely to miss opening night and could start on injured reserve.