News Summary

• Kyle Palmieri was nominated by the Islanders’ chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association for the Masterton Trophy.
• The award, which is voted on by the PHWA membership, is given to the player who best exemplifies “the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to ice hockey” Palmieri has started to work his way back after surgery.
• He recently started skating on his own.
• And, while it is certainly a long shot, No.
• 21 did not rule out returning at some point in this year’s playoffs, should the Islanders make it far enough.