Ryan Pulock Recalled to New York Islanders

The New York Islanders announced the recall of defenseman Ryan Pulock from AHL Bridgeport on an emergency basis.

There is already room on the 23-man roster thanks to Shane Prince being on injured reserve, but those conditions would seem to indicate an injury or malady among the existing group of six NHL defenseman. No word in the official announcement, though, but Newsday’s Arthur Staple says expect news of an injury Thursday.

Regardless, it could be converted to something longer at any time, and it has certainly sounded like coach Jack Capuano would much prefer to have more than six defensemen with the team.

Capuano has also voiced a desire for the defensemen to be more engaged in the…