Ryan Pulock - NHL News & Rumors

Expected to be ready for camp Pulock had offseason shoulder surgery and should be ready for training camp in September, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post on May 8.

Impact Pulock had three goals, 27 points, 93 shots on net and 148 blocked shots across 76 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season. He played through shoulder and knee issues for most of the year, but it appears as though he will be ready for the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thursday Through The Lens: Best of Ryan Pulock from the 2025-26 Season | New York Islanders The official National Hockey League website including news, rosters, stats, schedules, teams, and video.

JULY 30 • NHL.COM

Sitting out season finale Pulock (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's home matchup versus Carolina.

Impact The Islanders relayed in their announcement that Pulock has been contending with several injuries. The right-shot blueliner will now turn his attention to healing up in the offseason in order to be ready for training camp in the fall. Isaiah George will draw into the lineup in the Isles' regular-season finale.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

MTL 4 at NYI 1: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following the Islanders 4-1 loss against the Montreal Canadians.

APRIL 13 • NHL.COM

Adds helper in return Pulock notched an assist and blocked three assists in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Stars.

Impact Pulock missed the previous two games due to a lower-body injury. The 31-year-old defenseman saw 20:53 of ice time in his usual top-pairing role, which is right in line with his season average. He's up to 26 points, matching his highest total in any of the previous five campaigns. Pulock has added 81 shots on net, 128 blocked shots, 47 hits and a plus-14 rating through 68 outings.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders and Panthers square off in Eastern Conference play

The New York Islanders and the Florida Panthers take the ice in Eastern Conference action

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

NYI 2 vs DAL 1: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following the Islanders 2-1 win against the Dallas Stars.

MARCH 27 • NHL.COM

Good to play Thursday Pulock (lower body) is expected to play Thursday versus Dallas, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Pulock has three goals, 25 points, 12 PIM, 47 hits and 125 blocks in 67 outings in 2025-26. He missed two games due to the injury. Pulock is projected to play alongside Matthew Schaefer on the top pairing. Pulock's return coincides with Tony DeAngelo exiting the lineup due to a lower-body injury.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled game-time call Pulock (lower body) was deemed a game-time call ahead of Thursday's matchup with Dallas, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pulock has missed the last two games due to his lower-body injury. Prior to his absence, the 31-year-old blueliner was mired in a 12-game goal drought during which he managed just two assists, 22 blocks and 12 shots. If Pulock can't play, Isaiah George figures to step into the lineup in his stead.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas visits New York after Johnston's 2-goal game

The Dallas Stars visit the New York Islanders after Wyatt Johnston scored two goals in the Stars' 6-4 loss to the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Lardis, Nazar lead Blackhawks past Islanders 4-3, Frondell gets assist in NHL debut

Anton Frondell had an assist in his NHL debut, Nick Lardis and Frank Nazar each had a goal and an assist and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Won't play Tuesday Pulock (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Chicago on Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Pulock was on the ice briefly before the team's morning skate and will miss his second straight game. He has compiled three goals, 22 assists, 80 shots on net and 125 blocked shots across 67 appearances this season. Adam Boqvist will remain in Tuesday's lineup due to Pulock's absence.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Islanders face the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

The New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks take the ice in a non-conference matchup

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Ruled out Sunday Pulock (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Blue Jackets, the team announced.

Impact Pulock has missed just three games all season, but it will be four after Sunday. The 31-year-old has had another solid campaign, notching 25 points (three goals, 22 assists) and a plus-14 rating in 67 games on the season. It remains to be seen how long he'll be out for but expect Adam Boqvist to draw into the lineup in his place, at least for Sunday.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

MTL 7 vs NYI 3: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following the Islanders 7-3 loss against the Montreal Canadiens.

MARCH 22 • NHL.COM

Gets on scoresheet with assist Pulock notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Senators.

Impact Pulock snapped a six-game point drought with the helper. He missed the Islanders' March 4 game versus the Ducks due to an upper-body injury, but he has resumed his top-four role without restrictions since then. The defenseman is up to 25 points, 79 shots on net, 123 blocked shots, 46 hits and a plus-15 rating over 66 appearances.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Practice 3/16: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following practice on Monday.

MARCH 16 • NHL.COM

Practice 3/9: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following practice on 3/9.

MARCH 9 • NHL.COM

LAK 5 vs NYI 3: Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following the Islanders 5-3 loss against the Los Angeles Kings.

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Slated to play Pulock (upper body) is slated to be in the lineup versus the Kings on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Pulock sat out Wednesday versus the Ducks. The 31-year-old defenseman is presumably healthy enough to retake his top-four role, and he should see some time on the penalty kill as well.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Pulock misses Islanders' loss to Ducks due to upper body injury Ryan Pulock was a full go at Wednesday morning’s skate, only for Patrick Roy to announce afterward that Pulock would not play against the Du...

MARCH 5 • NYPOST.COM

Unavailable Wednesday Pulock (upper body) will miss Wednesday's game against Anaheim, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Pulock has three goals, 24 points, 12 PIM, 42 hits and 112 blocks in 59 outings in 2025-26. Adam Boqvist is slated to draw into the lineup for the first time since Jan. 26 due to Pulock's absence.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

NYI 5 vs PIT 4 (OT): Ryan Pulock | New York Islanders Ryan Pulock addressed the media following the Islanders 5-4 overtime win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

FEBRUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Nets tying goal Pulock scored a goal on two shots, added three hits and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Penguins.

Impact Pulock has two goals and four assists over his last 13 games. The steady defenseman continues to fill a top-pairing role alongside Matthew Schaefer, which makes for an excellent two-way duo on the blue line. Pulock is up to three goals, 23 points, 68 shots on net, 103 blocks, 38 hits and a plus-11 rating over 55 appearances. He has matched his point total from 74 outings in 2024-25, and he has a chance to get over the 30-point mark for the first time since 2019-20.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bo Horvat's 2nd goal of the game lifts the Islanders over the Penguins 5-4 in overtime

Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

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Islanders and Panthers square off in Eastern Conference play

Dallas visits New York after Johnston's 2-goal game

Lardis, Nazar lead Blackhawks past Islanders 4-3, Frondell gets assist in NHL debut

Islanders face the Blackhawks in a non-conference matchup

Bo Horvat's 2nd goal of the game lifts the Islanders over the Penguins 5-4 in overtime