Travis Hamonic appears to over his concussion, as he played in back-to-back games for Bridgeport prior to skating with his Islander teammates on Sunday. "There's no exhibition games here, and when you come off an injury like I did, you have a little bit of a mental hurdle to get past, and I feel like I did that," Hamonic said. "I gave some hits and maybe more important, I took a few big ones as well." He returned to the lineup for the first time since Dec. 2 on Friday and he played on Saturday as well. He skated alongside his regular defense partner Andrew MacDonald during Sunday's session.

Travis Hamonic has been extremely impressive leading the Bridgeport Sounds this season. So much so, that there is talk that he is in line to become the Isles' captain sometime in the near future. Hamonic brings a perfect blend of offense and physicality to his blueline position which makes him a very valuable fantasy commodity.

Travis Hamonic assisted on three goals in Bridgeport Sounds' 6-4 victory Friday night. The physical defenseman has proven that he's fit for the NHL game, but will continue to fine tune his skill set in the AHL until a new collective bargaining agreement is reached. The 22-year-old is the type of blueliner the Islanders will build their team around.

Travis Hamonic didn't give playing in Europe a second thought because he knew that his lockout situation dictated that he would end up in the minors. "I never really entertained the thoughts of going to Europe because I knew given the circumstances of my contract, I didn't have a choice," he said. "The Islanders were going to do what they were going to do, [but] this is a good spot to be in." He is still playing with an entry-level contract and has 135 career NHL contests under his belt, so he qualifies for the AHL where he will start the 2012-13 season with Bridgeport.

Travis Hamonic has been sent to the AHL. Hamonic is getting their roster in order before the current CBA expires and the lockout begins. Hamonic had 24 points and 73 penalty minutes in 73 games with the New York Islanders last season.

Travis Hamonic returned to the New York Islanders' lineup Friday night with a full metal cage mask protecting his broken nose. "Unfortunately, I've had some experience with it," Hamonic said, referring to when he suffered a broken jaw as a junior player. "It doesn't bother me a bit." Hamonic was out nine games, during which time he underwent nose surgery.

The New York Islanders have activated Travis Hamonic (broken nose) from the injured reserved list. Hamonic will play on Friday against the Rangers. He was injured on February 4 when was struck by a Christian Ehrhoff shot. He is a solid blueliner who has a goal and 12 points in 51 games with 57 penalty minutes. Put him back in your lineup if you normally would.

Travis Hamonic (broken nose) skated on Wednesday and it appears as though he will be back in the lineup Friday versus the New York Rangers. The Islanders returned defenseman Ty Wishart to the minors on Wednesday. Hamonic has been out of action since Feb. 4 after he was hit in the face by a shot against Buffalo and had to undergo surgery to repair a broken nose.

Travis Hamonic is scheduled to get back on the ice Monday and could be back in the lineup next weekend. Hamonic hasn't played since Feb. 4. He needed surgery to repair a broken nose after being struck by a Christian Ehrhoff shot. Hamonic was placed on injured reserve Friday but still could be back by next weekend if all goes well. "It's a surprise [Hamonic has been out so long], but the severity of it was bad," Capuano said. "It's best he takes this time to make sure he's good to go."

Travis Hamonic (broken nose) has been put on the injured reserve list. Hamonic hasn't played since Feb. 4, so he can be activated at any time. That being said, he hasn't started to skate yet.