The National Hockey League released its comprehensive weekly injury and roster status report, led by news from the New York Islanders that veteran defenseman Ryan Pulock will miss two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that the workhorse blueliner suffered the injury while blocking a high-velocity slapshot during a weekend road contest, requiring the team to recall defensive depth from their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport to cover top-four minutes.
The league-wide injury bulletin also documented significant personnel setbacks for the Ottawa Senators, who placed forwards Andre Burakovsky and Warren Foegele on injured reserve for three to four weeks following lower-body collisions. Teams across the league made corresponding roster transactions, utilizing long-term injured reserve provisions and emergency minor-league call-ups to navigate early-season physical attrition. Medical staffs emphasized that managing muscular strains and bone contusions during dense travel schedules is critical for preserving roster health into mid-season play.
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Sources:
https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-status-report-news-and-notes-november-1-2026