"and while the initial plan was for him to be with the team, GM Mathieu Darche pivoted once it became clear that the best treatment path was back on Long Island. That matters. Horvat is dealing with a lower-body injury in a similar area to the one that sidelined him in December, but Darche was clear: the injuries aren't connected, and the medical staff doesn't believe this one was caused by him returning too soon the first time."
"Horvat leads the team with 21 goals and sits second with 33 points. He's the engine of the offense, the matchup center, and now an Olympic selection for Team Canada. Sending him on planes, buses, and into unfamiliar treatment routines just to have him "around" the team doesn't help anyone. Keeping him home allows for consistent rehab, hands-on monitoring, and a cleaner ramp-up when he's truly ready."
"Darche said he expects Horvat back "way before" the Olympic break and would love to have him by the end of the trip - but if not, "it's not the end of the world." That's the correct mindset. The goal isn't January points at the expense of February and March. The goal is having Horvat healthy when the standings tighten and games actually start to feel heavy."
Bo Horvat remained on Long Island instead of joining the Islanders' seven-game road trip to receive consistent treatment for a lower-body injury similar to one that sidelined him in December. GM Mathieu Darche altered initial plans once medical staff determined the best treatment path was back on Long Island and assessed the new injury as unrelated to the earlier one. Horvat leads the team in goals and is an Olympic selection for Team Canada, making cautious management vital. Keeping Horvat home allows hands-on monitoring, consistent rehab, and a cleaner ramp-up. Darche expects Horvat back before the Olympic break but emphasized patience to preserve long-term availability.
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