Hamonic (foot) could play Friday in Ottawa, reports Newsday.

EDGE Analysis

This would seem to be a long shot but the Islanders are leaving open the possibility that Hamonic could play Friday and/or Saturday should he continue his progress this week. The Isles have been bit hard by the injury bug on defense with Johnny Boychuk (shoulder) and Adam Pelech (undisclosed) out in addition to Hamonic. Will they Isles feel the need to push Hamonic back into the lineup with the All-Star break right around the corner? The Isles only have three games left before the break. Perhaps they play it safe and give Hamonic the extra time to make sure he is 100% healthy.