"The New York Islander are hoping for the best as there are conflicting reports emerging surrounding the status of injured defenceman Mark Streit.

While New York Newsday is reporting that the All-Star defenceman will be out six months with a torn labrum and torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder, the Islanders told TSN that Streit is out indefinitely until he can see a specialist. Newsday is also reporting that the injury will require surgery."