Islanders defenseman Andy Sutton, who has missed the first eight games of the season following hand surgery, is expected to play Thursday at Philadelphia against the Flyers, according to an Associated Press report The return is key for the Islanders, who have been decimated by injuries on the blue line.

Islanders' goalie Rick DiPietro sat out Monday night against the Rangers due to an undisclosed lower body injury, according to an Associated Press report.

Islanders' defenceman Radek Martinek will be out four to six weeks because of an unidentified upper-body injury sustained during a game last weekend, the club said Tuesday, according to an Associated Press report.

The Islanders added a center to their roster on Wednesday, claiming Nate Thompson off waivers from the Bruins, as reported by Yahoo.

The Islanders signed first-round draft pick Josh Bailey to a three-year, entry-level contract Thursday, according to an Associated Press report.