Islander/Sound Tiger Notables

Islanders website: Jason Lockhart has a few words from Ted Nolan on the players sent down as well as updates on Bruno Gervais and Frans Nielsen with the coach also talking about how Kyle Okposo has done and how tough it is with so many players injured.

Mike Mole is also profiled.

Islanders TV on sidebar has interviews with Ted Nolan, Bill Guerin and Mike Mole as the club travels to Pittsburgh.

Ct Post: Michael Fornabaio in his blog breaks down the Sound Tigers vs the other teams for a playoff spot in depth.

SI/several sources: Have Sidney Crosby's comments he will play tomorrow against the Islanders in Pittsburgh.