| Pos | Role | Name |
| C | 1 | John Tavares  I.L.IOC insurance will cover the remainder of John Tavares' 2013-14 salary, given that he's out with a knee injury that he sustained while playing for Team Canada. That's noteworthy because Islanders GM Garth Snow bashed the IIHF and IOC following Tavares' injury. "They want all the benefits from NHL players playing in the Olympics and don't want to pay when our best player gets hurt," Snow said. For his part, Tavares said he would play for Team Canada again if given the opportunity. Feb 26 |
| 2 | Frans Nielsen  ActiveFrans Nielsen had a goal and an assist in the Islanders' 7-4 win on Monday. Nielsen had just one point in his last 10 contests before Monday, so hopefully Monday's performance firmly ended that slump. He has 20 goals and 46 points in 65 games this season. Mar 11 |
| 3 | Brock Nelson ActiveRookie Brock Nelson has skated on the Islanders' top line in practice for the past two days. The season-ending injury to John Tavares will be a tough pill to swallow for the Isles, but it's likely to create opportunities for other players, Nelson being the first to get a chance at an expanded role. "I’m just taking it one day at a time right now," Nelson said. "I just have to keep trying to get better, prepare the same way and keep working on my game. If I’m called upon to play a couple more minutes, I need to be ready." Nelson has averaged just over 13 minutes per game this season while Tavares has played more than 21 per night. Feb 20 |
| 4 | Casey Cizikas ActiveCasey Cizikas recorded two assists in the Islanders' 7-3 victory on Monday. It was just the second multi-point game of Cizikas' career. The 22-year-old forward has five goals and 11 points in 42 games this season. Jan 7 |
| 5 | Ryan Strome ActiveRyan Strome found the back of the net in the Islanders' 7-4 victory over Vancouver on Monday. With the Islanders' playoff chances squashed, Strome was summoned on Feb. 24. This is essentially an extended audition for the 2014-15 campaign and so far he's done well with two goals and five points in his last seven games. Mar 11 |
| 6 | Anders Lee ActiveOpportunity is knocking for Anders Lee, the Islanders' recent callup who appears very likely to join Kyle Okposo and Frans Nielsen on the top line at home against the Sharks Friday night. With Michael Grabner out indefinitely with a concussion, Isles coach Jack Capuano said: "I think Anders Lee deserves an opportunity to move up on that line. He's played well for us. When Grabner went down the last game [in Vancouver] we put him up there with Nielson and Okposo and I thought they really played well . . . So, it's a good combination and most likely that's the guy we'll probably play on that line." Lee, called up in late February, has five goals and two assists in seven games. He had 22 and 19 for AHL affiliate Bridgeport in 54 games. "Everything's been falling into place for me, things have been going well," Lee, 23, said. "I've been playing with some really good guys, whether it's [Ryan] Strome or [Colin] McDonald, Okie or Fransie, it doesn't really matter who." We've been suggesting here for several days now that you may wish to invest in Lee for your fantasy league. We strongly suggest it now - if he's still available. Mar 13 |
| LW | 1 | Josh Bailey ActiveJosh Bailey (upper body) will return New York's lineup Monday night. He missed four games because of an upper-body ailment. Bailey has 13 points in 38 games this season and coach Jack Capuano has requested more shots from the 24-year-old forward. Jan 6 |
| 2 | Michael Grabner  SidelinedMichael Grabner's upper-body injury is a concussion. Grabner was hurt during Monday's 7-4 victory over Vancouver. As is often the case with concussions, it's not clear how long he'll spend on the sidelines. Mar 12 |
| 3 | Eric Boulton ActiveEric Boulton was back in the lineup on Saturday and scored his first of the season. Boulton is known more for his enforcer ways than scoring but he turned the tables on Saturday. Boulton was on the ice for only 7:23 minutes and this may well be his only goal of the season so enjoy it while you can. Nov 24 |
| RW | 1 | Kyle Okposo ActiveKyle Okposo registered three assists on Monday. The fact that Okposo is still producing after the John Tavares injury and Thomas Vanek trade is very encouraging. He has 26 goals and 65 points in 66 games and while we wouldn't be surprised if he takes a step back in 2014-15, we don't think the decline will be significant. Mar 11 |
| 2 | Cal Clutterbuck ActiveCal Clutterbuck had an assist in the Islanders' 3-2 overtime loss on Thursday. Clutterbuck's first campaign with the Islanders has been a largely disappointing one. He has seven goals and 14 points in 59 games this season. He shouldn't be on your radar in standard leagues. Mar 7 |
| 3 | Matt Martin ActiveMatt Martin (lower body) is healthy enough to return to the Islanders' lineup, according to coach Jack Capuano. Martin has missed three straight games. He has eight points and 275 hits in 60 games in 2013-14. Mar 4 |
| 4 | Colin McDonald ActiveColin McDonald found the back of the net in the Islanders' 3-2 overtime victory Tuesday night. McDonald has five goals and 10 points in 52 games this season. He's a physical forward with 156 hits, but has no fantasy value in standard leagues. Mar 5 |
| 5 | Johan Sundstrom ActiveThe New York Islanders have promoted Johan Sundstrom. The Islanders needed an extra forward while Michael Grabner recovers from a concussion. Sundstrom has seven goals and 17 points in 38 AHL games this season. Mar 14 |
| D | 1 | Lubomir Visnovsky ActiveLubomir Visnovsky scored on the power play and set up the other goal in a 5-2 loss to Colorado Saturday. It was Visnovsky's first two points since returning to action six games ago after missing over three months with a concussion. The blueliner will get extra rest over the Olympic break as the Islanders will not allow him to play for Slovakia. He has two goals and five points with a minus-three rating in only 14 games this season. He is worth looking at the rest of the way in deeper pools as Visnovsky has always been an offensive force. Feb 9 |
| 2 | Travis Hamonic ActiveTravis Hamonic had two assists in the Islanders' 7-4 win against Vancouver Monday night. Hamonic has a goal and 12 points in 54 games this season. He spends some time in the sin bin, but his lack of offensive production makes it hard to justify owning him in standard leagues. Mar 11 |
| 3 | Thomas Hickey ActiveThomas Hickey is on a three game scoring streak. The defenseman has scored once, assisted twice and is plus-eight in the three games. He has three goals and 11 points in 54 games with a plus-nine rating. He has had a great fantasy week but overall, he is not worth a roster spot on your team. Jan 26 |
| 4 | Brian Strait ActiveBrian Strait scored a goal and registered an assist in a 6-4 loss on Saturday. Strait has three goals and eight points in 27 games this season. As you might have guessed, we don't expect him to have much fantasy value for the rest of the season. Jan 19 |
| 5 | Calvin De Haan ActiveIslanders defenseman Calvin De Haan netted a goal for the Islanders in Thursday's 4-2 loss to Calgary. The goal was just the second in the career of the young blueliner and was just his second point in nine games. Thomas Hickey was the other Islanders' scorer in the loss. Feb 6 |
| 6 | Matt Carkner ActiveMatt Carkner ranks ninth in the league in penalty minutes with a total of 77. He has accomplished that feat in 28 games, while contributing three assists and a minus-8 rating. Dec 26 |
| 7 | Matt Donovan ActiveMatt Donovan was called up from the minors on Thursday March 6. Donovan has 21 points and 25 penalty minutes in 27 AHL games this season. He had a shot on goal in 16:54 minutes of ice time in the Islanders' 3-2 overtime loss to Edmonton. Mar 7 |
| 8 | Kevin Czuczman ActiveKevin Czuczman said part of the reason he chose to sign with the Islanders was because he felt comfortable with them. "Jeff Napierala, their scout, he's been watching me since I was a freshman. He saw something in me and he deserves a lot of credit," Czuczman said. "Doug Weight [Islanders assistant coach and a former Lake Superior player] has talked to me a lot, too. And I worked out this summer with John Tavares and Ryan Strome." Czuczman inked an entry-level deal with the Islanders after the undrafted free agent made a name for himself in the NCAA. He will skip the minors for now, but he might spent a couple games in the press box before making his Islanders' debut. Mar 14 |
| 9 | Radek Martinek ActiveRadek Martinek (back) was activated from the IL on Thursday January 16. It was Martinek's first game since Nov. 29. He had two shots on goal in 15:37 minutes of ice time. Jan 17 |
| G | 1 | Evgeni Nabokov ActiveEvgeni Nabokov will start against the San Jose Sharks on Friday. Nabokov spent 10 seasons with the San Jose Sharks, but started playing for the New York Islanders in 2009-10. The 38-year-old has a 2.93 GAA and .900 save percentage in 34 games this season. Mar 14 |
| 2 | Anders Nilsson ActiveAnders Nilsson allowed four goals on only 23 shots in the Islanders 4-3 loss to the Flames Friday night. Nilsson played well for the first two periods, but in the third he allowed three goals in four minutes. He now has a 2-4-2 record with a 3.50 GAA and .883 save percentage. Pretty awful numbers on the whole. Nilsson shouldn't be in your goaltender rotation at this point of the season. Mar 8 |