Islanders Mike Reilly undergoing heart procedure after condition detected during concussion recovery

CALGARY, Alberta — Mike Reilly will undergo a procedure on Tuesday having to do with a heart issue that was uncovered during his recovery from a concussion, Isles general manager Lou Lamoriello said after the team practiced on Monday.Reilly, who was knocked out cold by Jordan Greenway’s hit in Buffalo on Nov.1, is out indefinitely but this is not considered to be a career-ending situation.

The 31-year-old has also recovered from the concussion that, in the moment, looked to be a potentially long-term issue.“It’s something he’s had for a number of years that needs attention and he’ll be out indefinitely with it,” Lamoriello said of the heart issue, the specifics of which he declined to reveal.“… And it’s probably a blessing in disguise with what transpired that they detected this.

Something that you’re sometimes born with but [he] never knew.”Lamoriello said Reilly’s quality of life won’t be affected and the procedure is “in and out,” though it will take him “quite a bit of time” to return to play.For the Islanders, that means Isaiah George’s stint with the team could be extended over the long term.George, who has drawn rave reviews since being called up from AHL Bridgeport earlier this month, skated Monday on a pair with Ryan Pulock as Alexander Romanov (upper body) drew back into the fold and was on his usual pair with Noah Dobson — a good sign for his availability in Tuesday’s match against the Flames.Romanov has been cleared by team doctors to return, per Lamoriello.The 24-year-old said a final decision to play will come Tuesday, but he sounded optimistic.“I feel great,” Romanov said.

“Feels like I’m gonna be ready tomorrow.I will be 100 percent sure tomorrow, [but] I’m just preparing myself for the game tomorrow.” Sign up for Inside the Islanders by Ethan Sears, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.

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