"Calum Ritchie 's eventual Islanders debut potentially has been delayed. There were no guarantees that the rookie center was going to make the opening-night roster, but the Islanders announced on Friday that he will be out one to two weeks after exiting Thursday night's 4-3 preseason win in Philadelphia following the second period with a lower-body injury. The Islanders, who went 2-2-2 in the preseason, will open the regular season on Thursday night in Pittsburgh."
"The Islanders acquired the 20-year-old Ritchie, selected 27th overall by the Avalanche in 2023, as a key part of the return for Brock Nelson at last season's trade deadline. He had one goal and one assist in four preseason games and showed poise with his skating, on-ice vision and playmaking skills. His play centering lines impressed Roy enough for the coach to dismiss the idea of sliding Ritchie to wing to find him a spot."
Calum Ritchie is expected to miss one to two weeks after leaving a preseason game with a lower-body injury, potentially delaying his Islanders debut. He exited following the second period of Thursday night's 4-3 preseason win in Philadelphia. The Islanders finished the preseason 2-2-2 and must submit initial 23-man rosters by Monday, with the regular season opener in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Coach Patrick Roy praised Ritchie's play and said Ritchie made an impression, complicating roster decisions. Ritchie was acquired in the Brock Nelson trade, had a goal and an assist in four preseason games, and faces stiff center depth and roster competition.
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