In the latest NHL news, the New York Islanders have made some roster adjustments due to injuries. Defenseman Adam Pelech has been placed on long-term injured reserve after suffering an upper-body injury in a recent game. As a result, the Islanders have claimed defenseman Mike Reilly from waivers to bolster their defensive depth.

The injury to Pelech occurred during the Islanders' 5-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators. In the first period of the game, Pelech took a hit from Senators forward Drake Batherson and immediately felt discomfort in his wrist. This injury adds to Pelech's previous absences, as he had already missed three games earlier this month due to a lower-body injury. Last season, he also missed 21 games due to an upper-body injury.

With Pelech sidelined, the Islanders have turned to Mike Reilly to fill the void on their blue line. Reilly was claimed from the Florida Panthers on waivers. Despite not recording any points in the two games he played this season, Reilly brings valuable experience with over 350 games played in the NHL. The Islanders are familiar with Reilly from their playoff encounters with him when he was with the Boston Bruins.

In addition to Pelech, the Islanders have also placed forward Matt Martin on injured reserve retroactive to November 15. Martin has been out of action due to an upper-body injury sustained during a game against the Vancouver Canucks. However, he is close to returning to the lineup. Another defenseman, Sebastian Aho, is also dealing with an upper-body injury, and the extent of his absence is still uncertain pending further medical evaluation.

Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello provided some updates on the team's injury situation. Regarding Pelech, Lamoriello stated that he has been advised that the defenseman will be out for a few weeks, with his eligibility to return coming on December 19. As for Aho, the team is still waiting for a definitive diagnosis after further examination. Lamoriello also mentioned that Martin's injury is progressing, and he may be eligible to come off injured reserve soon.

Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres are facing their own injury challenges. Forward Zemgus Girgensons is sidelined with a lower-body injury and is considered week to week. Girgensons left a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins midway through the second period. He has contributed two assists in 20 games this season. Additionally, forward Jordan Greenway will be absent from the Sabres' next game against the New Jersey Devils due to a personal matter.

In response to these injuries, the Sabres have recalled forwards Isak Rosen and Jiri Kulich from their AHL affiliate, the Rochester Americans. Rosen is currently ranked fifth in the AHL with 19 points, while Kulich has recorded 17 points, including 11 goals, which places him tied for fourth in the league.

The Vegas Golden Knights are also dealing with injury setbacks as defensemen Shea Theodore and Alec Martinez will both be out of the lineup in their upcoming game against the Arizona Coyotes. Theodore sustained an upper-body injury in their previous game against the Dallas Stars and is being evaluated. Martinez, on the other hand, is day to day with a lower-body injury.

Theodore has been a key contributor to the Golden Knights with 18 points so far this season, tied for third on the team, while Martinez has four points in 14 games.

As the NHL teams navigate through these injuries, the Islanders hope that the addition of Mike Reilly will provide stability to their defense, while the Sabres will rely on the recent call-ups to fill the gaps in their lineup. The Golden Knights will have to make adjustments with the absence of Theodore and Martinez.

The NHL season continues to showcase the ups and downs of player health, and teams will need to adapt and rely on their depth to overcome these challenges.