Islanders recall Chaffee on emergency basis, place Romanov on IR

Chaffee up from Hamilton loan

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

#Isles Transactions: Mitchell Chaffee has been emergency recalled from loan (Hamilton). Alexander Romanov has been place Via @NYIslanders on X

What happened: The New York Islanders emergency recalled Mitchell Chaffee from loan in Hamilton. The club placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve in the corresponding move.

Why it matters: The IR placement frees a roster spot while Romanov is unavailable. The emergency recall gives New York forward

What to watch: The next lineup will show where Chaffee slots and who absorbs Romanov's minutes.

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@NYIslanders 2026-10-19T14:11:18.689079+00:00

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