Matt Carkner Likely Out For The Year

According to Newsday, Islanders defenseman Matt Carkner is likely done for the season after undergoing back surgery.  With his season done, that means Carkners Islanders career is likely over as well with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.

In 75 regular season games for the Islanders, Carkner had 5 points and 195 penalty minutes.  Carkner also had 1 point and 2 penalty minutes in 4 playoff games with the Islanders.

Heard earlier today that Matt Carkner had back surgery last week. Season likely done. Aggravated injury in 1st #Isles preseason game.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) November 1, 2014