"Here are some key takeaways from the weekend: Lee and Tsyplakov Skate Sunday's practice brought encouraging injury news. Anders Lee, sidelined with an upper-body issue, returned to the ice in a red non-contact jersey. Max Tsyplakov, who had been held out for maintenance, skated in a regular sweater. Both developments suggest the Islanders' forward depth is beginning to stabilize as camp progresses."
"One of the day's most notable experiments was Emil Heineman skating alongside Bo Horvat and Jonathan Drouin. The 22-year-old Swede, acquired this offseason, has impressed with his shot and work rate, and Roy rewarded him with a chance to audition on a scoring line. If Heineman continues to complement Horvat and Drouin, the Islanders' forward depth could look very different by opening night."
The New York Islanders reduced their training camp roster by loaning or assigning nine players to Bridgeport, including forwards Liam Foudy, Julien Gauthier, Eetu Liukas, Gleb Veremyev, defensemen Cole McWard, Travis Mitchell, Jesse Pulkkinen, Marshall Warren, and goaltender Tristan Lennox. The moves were expected and mark the start of roster tightening as Patrick Roy and staff evaluate potential opening-night combinations. Anders Lee returned to practice in a red non-contact jersey and Max Tsyplakov skated in a regular sweater, indicating improving forward depth. Emil Heineman received a top-line audition with Bo Horvat and Jonathan Drouin. Max Shabanov and Anthony Duclair also drew lineup tests.
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