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Islanders captain Doug Weight out for the season
Photo credit: Christopher Pasatieri
After several months of playing through a torn rotator cuff and torn labrum in his left shoulder, Islanders captain Doug Weight has decided to shut it down and undergo surgery this week.
The 39-year old veteran, who suffered the injury back in November, said he doesn't regret his decision to battle through the pain, but that he's finally ready to resolve the problem.
"I'm...
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