Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Thu 11/14/19 4:49 PM

Kuhnhackl (lower body) has started to skate on his own, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
This would seem to be the first step in his recovery, with the next being a return to practice. There is no word yet on when that may occur, however. Kuhnhackl has missed the last seven games due to the injury and has yet to earn a point this season in the six games he has played. What may be most important to note here is that even when healthy, Kuhnhackl may once again not be a regular in the lineup as the Isles will have several forwards that have the same skill set and not all can play at once.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Wed 10/30/19 10:36 AM

The Islanders placed Kuhnhackl (lower body) on injured reserve Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with the lower-body injury he suffered during Friday's game against the Senators, so this move doesn't come as a surprise. The 27-year-old winger's absence will test the Islanders' depth up front, but it won't impact any fantasy lineups, as he's only collected nine points in 42 games over the past two campaigns.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Sun 10/27/19 10:36 AM

General manager Lou Lamoriello said Sunday that Kuhnahckl (lower body) is out 4-to-6 weeks, Brian Compton of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl suffered the injury lat in Friday's contest, and required help getting to the locker room. If this timeline holds, the best-case scenario for the forward would be a return in four weeks. Lamoriello said the team wouldn't call up any forwards at this time, which means Ross Johnston, Oliver Wahlstrom and Michael Dal Colle will draw into the lineup for the time being.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Fri 10/25/19 8:44 PM

Kuhnhackl (lower body) is out for the remainder of Friday's game versus the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl awkwardly went into the boards in the first period. He required help to get to the locker room and was ruled out before the start of the second period. The Islanders were playing Friday's game with only 11 forward, with this injury stretching that group even thinner.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Wed 10/23/19 11:07 AM

Kuhnhackl was at practice Wednesday after missing a few days due to what the team called maintenance days, Cory Wright of Islanders website reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl is scoreless in five games this season with a rating of minus-1. Kuhnhackl is likely only playing because of injuries to several Islanders as he offers limited upside other than as a player who has been through many an NHL season. Kuhnhackl has played in five straight games for the Islanders after sitting out the first three games. He will probably be in and out of the lineup all season long.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Tue 10/22/19 2:52 PM

Kuhnhackl (undisclosed) missed his second straight practice Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl also sat out of Sunday's skate, and it's possible the 27-year-old is simply taking maintenance days after blocking three shots and dishing out two hits in Saturday's win over the Blue Jackets. Still, it's tough to grasp a timeline for his return, and his next chance to crack the lineup is Thursday's matchup against the Coyotes.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Thu 10/10/19 7:16 PM

Kuhnhackl will make his season debut versus the Hurricanes on Friday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
To put it nicely, coach Barry Trotz was not happy with the performance of several Islanders during their loss to the Oilers on Tuesday. Trotz has let it be known that Kuhnhackl will replace one of them, although he didn't mention who that player will be, so we don't know what line Kuhnhackl will play on. How long Kuhnhackl will stay in the lineup will likely depend on how he and the team plays Friday.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Sat 9/21/19 1:50 PM

Kuhnhackl (lower body) will make his preseason debut Saturday against the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl has been hampered by a lower-body injury throughout training camp, but he's now healthy and ready to start shaking the rust off ahead of the regular season. The 27-year-old winger notched nine points in 36 games with the Islanders last campaign.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Tue 9/17/19 1:45 AM

Kuhnhackl (lower body) skated with several other Islanders who weren't going to play Monday versus the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kuhnhackl is also unlikely to play Tuesday on Long Island when the Islanders finish off their home and home exhibition series versus the Flyers. The injury was never considered to be serious and Kuhnhackl should be good to go when the Islanders return to practice Wednesday.

Tom Kuhnhackl
RW FA
Sun 9/15/19 12:20 AM

Kuhnhackl (undisclosed) has yet to participate in training camp, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach Barry Trotz has stated that Kuhnhackl shouldn't miss more than another day or two and that the injury isn't anything to be concerned about. Once healthy Kuhnhackl is expected to compete for a starting job on either the second or third-line for the Islanders.