Islanders' Johnny Boychuk: Playing time could dwindle

Boychuk could lose ice time as Noah Dobson continues to develop and grow at the NHL level, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports.

It was expected that Boychuk would be the odd man out to start the season for the Islanders on defense, but a late injury to Dobson has allowed the veteran defender to play in the first two games. Dobson is healthy now, and it should only be a matter of time until he gets the nod over Boychuk.bThe Islanders would love to trade Boychuk to a defensively challenged team, but with three years left on his deal at $6 million per season, that will be easier said than done.