Noah Dobson D MTL Mon 11/18/19 8:44 PM
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Dobson has been a healthy scratch for the last three games for the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
Dobson is the Islander's top defensive prospect but has spent quite a bit of time on the bench this season as he has only played in six games. Dobson did play in three straight games earlier this month but that was due to an injury to Nick Leddy and he may yet need another injury to another defender in order to get more consistent playing time. Dobson may be the future of the defense for the Islanders, but that future does not seem to be now.
Noah Dobson D MTL Fri 11/1/19 10:30 AM
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Dobson (illness) returned to practice Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Dobson has been a healthy scratch for eight of the Islanders' first 11 games, so there's no guarantee that he'll be in the lineup for Friday's game against Tampa Bay, but he'll be available if needed.
Noah Dobson D MTL Wed 10/30/19 12:35 PM
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Dobson didn't participate in Wednesday's practice due to an illness, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dobson will have two days to rest up and try and shake off the ailment before the Islanders return to action Friday versus the Lightning. The 2018 first-round pick has skated in just three of the Isles' 11 games this season, totaling one point while averaging 15:02 of ice time.
Noah Dobson D MTL Thu 10/24/19 7:44 PM
Noah Dobson
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Dobson is expected to be inserted into the lineup for the Islanders on Friday and/or Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
On Thursday, the Islanders begin a stretch of three games in four days and coach Barry Trotz has stated that he plans on playing everyone currently on the roster in at least one of these games. With Dobson being a healthy scratch once again Thursday, he has now sat for five straight games. Dobson is the Islanders' top prospect and it would seem to be unwise to have him rotting in the press box. If the Islanders aren't going to play him on a regular basis, they will likely have to send him back to the minors, as it does little for his development to sit out of game action.
Noah Dobson D MTL Tue 10/8/19 11:45 AM
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Dobson is expected to make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Oilers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dobson looked great during preseason play, notching two assists while posting a plus-5 rating in four appearances. The 19-year-old rookie is expected to skate with Nick Leddy on the Islanders' third pairing against Edmonton.
Noah Dobson D MTL Sun 10/6/19 12:35 AM
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Dobson is not expected to make his NHL debut Sunday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
That's the bad news, but the good news is that he seems to have recovered from whatever cost him the chance to play Friday. It seems the reason Dobson won't play Sunday versus the Jets is that coach Barry Trotz doesn't want to shake up a defense that played well in the 2-1 loss to the Capitals on Friday. If Dobson is indeed a healthy scratch Sunday, his next chance to make his debut will be Tuesday against Connor McDavid and the Oilers.
Noah Dobson D MTL Fri 10/4/19 2:21 PM
Noah Dobson
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Dobson (undisclosed) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season opener against the Capitals, NHL.com's Brian Compton reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Islanders are being extra cautious with Dobson, who is still dealing with a "tweak" he suffered during training camp. The 19-year-old blueliner will set his sights on making his NHL debut Sunday against Winnipeg.
Noah Dobson D MTL Tue 10/1/19 3:35 PM
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According to coach Barry Trotz, Dobson left Tuesday's practice early due to some "very minor" tightness, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
At this point there's no reason to believe the 19-year-old rookie won't be available for Friday's regular-season opener against Washington. Another update on the 2018 first-round pick should be released once he's cleared to return to practice.
Noah Dobson D MTL Mon 9/30/19 10:29 PM
Noah Dobson
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Dobson is still with the Islanders and participated in practice Monday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dobson didn't play in the final preseason game Saturday which seemed to indicate that he was going to be cut, but the Islanders instead placed Thomas HIckey on waivers. That move likely means that at the very least, Dobson will open the season with the club. Dobson is the top defensive prospect for the Islanders and impressed the coaching staff during training camp. Dobson was paired with Nick Leddy during several games and that could be his partner Friday when the Islanders open the season versus the Capitals.
Noah Dobson D MTL Sat 9/28/19 7:30 PM
Noah Dobson
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Dobson was scratched for the preseason finale versus the Rangers on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
This was a surprise as Dobson was thought to not only play Saturday but also had a fair shot at making the team out of camp. Coach Barry Trotz stated that he has already seen all he needs out of Dobson to make his decision but didn't let on as to what that decision is. Including Dobson, the Islanders have eight NHL defensemen on their roster, so it may come down to whether or not the team can move one of those defenders in a trade before the season begins in order for Dobson to make the squad.