Most Recent Andrew MacDonald News
Changes on D: Streit-MacDonald, Eaton-Jurcina
MacDonald moves back up to the top defensive pairing. Through 51 games, he scored three goals and 11 points.
Feb. 20, 2012, 11:19 a.m.
MacDonald, Niederreiter in
MacDonald has been sidelined since November 29th with a foot injury. He has very limited fantasy hockey value until he gets back to full strength.
Dec. 17, 2011, 12:44 p.m.
MacDonald and Eaton will be game time decisions tomorrow in MIN
MacDonald has been sidelined since November 29th with a foot injury. He has very limited fantasy hockey value until he gets back to full strength.
Dec. 16, 2011, 1:27 p.m.
MacDonald out.
MacDonald continues to battle injuries and may never get healthy this season. There are likely better options than a number three defender on a struggling team.
Dec. 6, 2011, 11:26 a.m.
#Isles D Andrew MacDonald (right leg) on IR retro to Wed.; likely to miss another 2-3 weeks.
MacDonald continues to battle injuries and may never get healthy this season. There are likely better options than a number three defender on a struggling team.
Dec. 5, 2011, 4:16 p.m.
Andrew MacDonald will not play tonight in Chicago.
MacDonald won't be able to play after all. Following two successful seasons with the Isles, the Judique, Nova Scotia native has struggled with only one goal and a minus-9 rating. Expect Dylan Reese to take his place.
Dec. 2, 2011, 6:37 p.m.
D Andrew MacDonald (leg) game-time decision.
MacDonald is clearly not 100 percent but still might try and play tonight. Expect Dylan Reese to play if he can't draw in.
Dec. 2, 2011, 1:24 p.m.
The emergency recall comes after defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a right leg injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
MacDonald has been one of the team's strongest defenders in the past but may have never been fully healthy. Stay tuned for a further update on the injury-prone defender.
Dec. 1, 2011, 11:57 a.m.
D Andrew MacDonald in, Milan Jurcina scratched.
Last season he registered four goals and 27 points last season while missing 22 games, playing mostly on the top defensive pairing. With Mark Streit's return, look for him to round out the top-6.
Oct. 8, 2011, 10:55 a.m.
Andrew MacDonald (hip surgery) also not skating at practice, more on his status to come.
Doesn't sound like a short-term injury for MacDonald. Last season he registered four goals and 27 points last season while missing 22 games, playing mostly on the top defensive pairing. With Mark Streit's return, look for him to round out the top-6 when healthy.
Oct. 7, 2011, 11:37 a.m.
Andrew MacDonald, hip, and Marty Reasoner, knee, are both not skating for the Islanders today according to Arthur Staple of Newsday.
The team is believed to be taking a cautious approach with both.
Sounds like both should recover shortly. Stay tuned for further updates on the Isles' wounded.
Sept. 20, 2011, 1:01 p.m.
Arthur Staple of Newsday tweets that defenseman Andrew MacDonald isn’t skating today due to a hip issue.
The Isles' top pairing d-man registered four goals and 27 points last season while missing 22 games. He could be a sleeper in deeper leagues if he plays with John Tavares frequently.
Sept. 19, 2011, 2 p.m.
