(Tavares said he's had a similar injury before)
NHL.com reports he is out for eight weeks.
During his media scrum @91Tavares revealed he will not need surgery and that the expected rehab time for his injury is eight weeks
— NYIslanders (@NYIslanders) February 25, 2014NYIFC Comments:
We'll see. Set backs, rehab are completely unpredictable. If he returns in September ready to play at his best the organization will be very fortunate.
Not much on callups beyond Mike Halmo was a very good choice, and earned this opportunity.