As Islanders Deal With Injury Bug, Hamilton Getting Hammered By Injuries, Too

As the Islanders battle injuries to five key players, the Hamilton Hammers are getting hammered by injuries and NHL recalls, testing their organizational depth.

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Injuries have decimated the New York Islanders.

• Mathew Barzal: Left knee inflammation

• Alexander Romanov: Torn right ACL

• Matias Maccelli: Lower body

• Cal Ritchie: Lower body

• Ryan Pulock: Upper body

But the injury bug isn’t just impacting the NHL club.

The Hamilton Hammers (3-7-0-2) are getting hammered by injuries, too.