Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro is getting closer to his return, which could spell the end for Marty Biron. DiPietro, who was limited to just five appearances last season, had his first full practice with New York on Tuesday. If DiPietro has a strong return, the Islanders are expected to shop Biron.

Senators general manager Bryan Murray has held talks with Chicago general manager Stan Bowman about a possible deal. The exact details aren't yet known, but it could be something significant considering the Blackhawks' shrinking cap room.

The Islanders will look for a defenseman to fill the void left behind by Radek Martinek. Martinek suffered a torn ACL in his right knee on Friday and is lost for the season. New York general manager Garth Snow wouldn't rule out a trade: "It's a big hole for us to fill. If something makes sense, we'll do it."