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Ryan Pulock News
Pulock is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play in Toronto on Monday.

Pulock suffered a lower-body injury on December 7th and has been on long-term injured reserve since. After missing 24 games, Pulock will draw back into the lineup on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has six points (2G / 4A), 37 hits, and 66 blocks in 25 games this season.

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Pulock (lower body) is expected to return Monday in Toronto.

Pulock suffered a lower-body injury on December 7th and has been on long-term injured reserve since. After missing 24 games, Pulock will draw back into the lineup on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has six points (2G / 4A), 37 hits, and 66 blocks in 25 games this season.

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Ryan Pulock (lower body) has been placed on the Injured Reserve.

Pulock left the Islanders' game Thursday vs. Columbus in the third period after 16:28 TOI due to a lower-body injury and has been placed on the Injured Reserve Friday. The 29-year-old heavy shooting defensemen had struggled a bit prior to his injury, with two goals, four assists, 34 SOG, eight PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 25 games. The Islanders' traded for Robert Bortuzzo from St. Louis Friday in a corresponding move.

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Pulock will miss 4-to-6 weeks with a lower-body injury.

This is a huge blow for the Islanders blueline, as Pulock is the team leader in ice-time (21:07). Pulock being out one month opens the door for Sebastian Aho to play big minutes, including on PP1. In two games this season, Aho has played 19:03 ATOI at even-strength and 4:59 on the PP.

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The Islanders have signed Ryan Pulock to an eight-year deal worth $49.2 million ($6.15M AAV).

Pulock is one half of one of the most underrated D-pairings in the NHL. Pulock has an absolutely cannon for a shot but his offensive numbers have been limited by playing a shutdown role next to Adam Pelech. Pulock has averaged nine goals and 27 assists (36 points) per 82 games over the last four seasons.

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Pulock (undisclosed) is questionable to play Monday.

Pulock was forced to leave Saturday’s game late in the third period after being hit by Alex Killorn. Head coach Barry Trotz did not have an update on him postgame, so monitor his status during the Islanders' morning skate on Monday.

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