NHL insider David Pagnotta has linked the Boston Bruins to a potential trade with Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders.

Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) and New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) and Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) during the first period at TD Garden.

See an updated list of injuries, with active and inactive players for the Boston Bruins vs. New York Islanders NHL February 27 game.

Barring any last-minute setbacks, Noah Dobson looks ready to come off long-term injured reserve and into the Islanders lineup against the Bruins.

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, like the rest of his teammates on Wednesday morning, listened as his head coach Patrick Roy went on an emotionally-driven rant at center ice during practice.

Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Islanders head coach Patrick Roy announced that the plan is for defenceman Noah Dobson to return from his 11-game injury absence.

The Islanders and long-time fan-favorite Brock Nelson may not be long for each other with the NHL trade deadline approaching.

New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson is expected to make his return to the lineup Thursday versus the Boston Bruins after missing the past 11 games due to an upper-body injury, Islanders head coach Patrick Roy confirmed Wednesday per Andrew Gross of New York Newsday.

The New York Islanders have lost four straight games. Those Islanders also find themselves 14th in the Eastern Conference and closer to the basement than a playoff spot. Two days ago, their hated rival,

Seth Jones has already said he's open to waiving his no-movement clause to be traded to a contender, according to a report in The Athletic on Friday. The Blackhawks defenseman has four years remaining on a contract that carries a $9.5 million AAV.