Travis Hamonic (broken nose) hasn't resumed skating. That's certainly discouraging, given that he stated on Feb. 10 that he was hoping to start skating early this week. Hamonic underwent surgery to repair a broken nose after being struck by Buffalo's Christian Ehrhoff shot on Feb. 4.

Travis Hamonic (face) thinks he'll be able to start skating in three-to-four days. Hamonic needed surgery to repair a broken nose after being struck by Buffalo's Christian Ehrhoff shot on Feb. 4. He might return to the Islanders' lineup as early as next week.

Travis Hamonic will be out of action for at least two weeks after suffering facial injuries on Saturday night. He required surgery to repair a broken nose and needed stitches after catching a deflected shot from Buffalo blueliner Christian Ehrhoff. Hamonic is third on the club in ice time at 22:17 per game, so his absence will hurt an already thin defense corps.

Travis Hamonic left Saturday's contest after taking a puck in the face. Hamonic was taken to Long Island Jewish Hospital as a precaution and there was no word on his status after the game.

Travis Hamonic is playing over 22 minutes a night with the New York Islanders. Coach Jack Capuano has deployed the sophomore defenseman with partner Andrew MacDonald of late, as the team's shutdown pair. Hamonic posted a plus-8 rating during the team's recent three-game homestand and he has shown promise in a few fantasy categories. He is 10th in the league in blocked shots, with 101, and sits 25th overall with 116 hits. Hamonic has also chipped in 11 points and 51 penalty minutes.

Travis Hamonic netted his first goal of the season on Thursday. Hamonic had a solid 26 points in 62 games in his rookie season, but he seems to be a victim of the dreaded sophomore slump. Hamonic has just four points and a minus-eight rating in 26 games this season.

Travis Hamonic is excited to play against his hometown Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night on Long Island. "Myself, personally, I'm pretty excited right now," he said. "Keith Tkachuk was my favorite player, I loved him." Hamonic has one assist and 13 penalty minutes in nine games this season.