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The New York Islanders were dealt a major blow today, as general manager Lou Lamoriello confirmed that Anders Lee will be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Lee was injured in a game against the New Jersey Devils last week and will undergo surgery on his knee to repair a torn ACL. We knew things didn’t look good but the confirmation that he’ll miss the rest of the season is a tough blow for the Islanders.
#Isles Update from President and GM Lou Lamoriello: Anders Lee will undergo surgery this week and will be out for the rest of the season. pic.twitter.com/t8xP4Bva7c
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 17, 2021
TSN’s Pierre LeBrun tweeted that he believes Lamoriello will be looking at rental forwards at the deadline.
So I would think you will see Lamoriello dive in on rental wingers like Kyle Palmieri (if he doesn't re-sign), Taylor Hall, Mikael Grandlud, etc...
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) March 17, 2021
In other words, Lamoriello and former colleague Kyle Dubas might be dialling up similar phone numbers over the next 3-plus weeks... https://t.co/hgmQoQeg8l
Lamoriello said that Lee is expected to be ready for next season.
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