Less than 24 hours after Alexander Romanov sustained what the Islanders called a "disrespectful" boarding penalty from Mikko Rantanen, the team announced they have placed the defenseman on IR.

Mikko Rantanen spoke about the hit he had on Alexander Romanov during the Dallas Stars and New York Islanders game.

Mikko Rantanen insists there was no intent on the play that injured Alexander Romanov and sent head coach Patrick Roy into a ...