US EditionIslanders defenseman Alexander Romanov out 5 to 6 months after shoulder surgery
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Islanders announce devastating update on Romanov after Rantanen hit.
What was already a bitter pill for the New York Islanders and their fan base to swallow just got even more bitter.On Sunday, the Islanders announced that defenseman Alexander Romanov would be sidelined for the next 5 to 6 months due to the fact that Romanov will now need corrective surgery to repair his right shoulder after he was injured on a hit from behind courtesy of Dallas Stars star forward Mikko Rantanen. The hit was a highly controversia…
The news has officially fallen: the Islanders have confirmed that: Alexander Romanov will have to undergo an operation on the shoulder and will be kept away from the game for an estimated period of five to six months. A huge loss for the team... and a development that immediately revives the debate surrounding Mikko Rantanen and his dangerous week on the ice.The Russian defender was violently projected against the band on Tuesday night, while th…
Islanders' Alexander Romanov to out five to six months with shoulder injury
NEW YORK — New York Islanders defenceman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder, the team said Sunday. The injury to the 25-year-old Romanov occurred Tuesday in Dallas in the final minute of regulation when he was hit from behind by Stars forward Mikko Rantanen. The Islanders won the game 3-2. Romanov had to be helped from the ice and the team placed him on injured reserve on Wednesday. Roman…
Alexander Romanov To Miss 5-6 Months, Will Have Shoulder Surgery
The New York Islanders announced the fate of Alexander Romanov this afternoon after a scary hit into the boards from Mikko Rantanen last Tuesday. The defenseman will have shoulder surgery and will be out 5-6 months. Based on the timeline, any return by season’s end would be favorable. While the 25-year-old does not jump out on the stat sheet most games, Romanov brings a very steady defense-first game, usually playing north of 20 minutes a night,…
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