The Islanders made a flurry of roster moves on Thursday before finally resuming their season against the Sabres at UBS Arena.
Cal Clutterbuck, Matt Martin, Zach Parise and defenseman Robin Salo were activated out of COVID-19 protocol. Forwards Cole Bardreau, Austin Czarnik and Michael Dal Colle were added to the Islanders’ NHL roster from the taxi squad and defenseman Grant Hutton was recalled from AHL Bridgeport.
Kyle Palmieri (lower body), who missed just his second game despite being hurt in a 3-1 win over the visiting Bruins on Dec. 16, was placed on injured reserve.
Also, defenseman Sebastian Aho was added to the Islanders’ COVID-19 protocol list, joining Anthony Beauvillier, Brock Nelson and Oliver Wahlstrom.