Islanders star defenseman Noah Dobson suffers heartbreaking injury

It was announced today that New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson has suffered an injury right before the beginning of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs.

Noah Dobson has absolutely broken out this year, becoming a true number one defenseman, and getting himself into the Norris conversation (he won't be a finalist, but he'll likely get a few votes).

The Islanders have had a tough season, but following the hiring of Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche legend Patrick Roy as their head coach, they have turned things around. They now sit in a wild card spot, but have several teams right on their tale. To make things clear, they need to get as many points as they can in their final few games of the season, as nothing is guaranteed for the playoffs.

Losing their number one defenseman Noah Dobson, even if it is just for one or two games is absolutely heartbreaking - it may be the difference between a run in the Stanley Cup playoffs, or an offseason that starts this week.

Patrick Roy made these comments on the injury:

Hopefully the Islanders will be able to hold on to make the playoffs. If they don't, it'll be a tough off-season.

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