Alexander Romanov to have surgery following injury setback for Islanders

The Islanders have confirmed that Alexander Romanov will be sidelined for five to six months due to shoulder surgery following a hit from Mikko Rantanen last Tuesday. This outcome was somewhat anticipated since Romanov had already missed a previous game against Dallas due to the same incident. Adding to their woes, Jean-Gabriel Pageau is also […]
Islanders’ away victory overshadowed by late injury to Alexander Romanov

DALLAS — Islanders Show Resilience Despite Late Injury If Alexander Romanov hadn’t seemed badly injured in the game’s closing moments, this would have likely been seen as one of the Islanders’ best performances recently. On Tuesday night, they secured their fifth win in six road games, snapping the Stars’ five-game winning streak with a gritty […]
Islanders place Alexander Romanov on injured reserve and promote two players.

The Islanders made several changes to their roster on Thursday. Alexander Romanov was placed on injured reserve due to an upper-body injury, which opened up one roster spot. Later, when Mark Gacom cleared waivers around 2 p.m., a second spot was available, allowing the team to bring in two additional players without cap issues. They […]
Alexander Romanov aims to repay Islanders’ trust following significant contract extension

Alexander Romanoff Secures Long-Term Deal Alexander Romanoff has found long-term security on Long Island, as he signed an eight-year contract extension worth $50 million with the Islanders just two days before free agency began this summer. The 25-year-old defenseman hasn’t let this enhance his attitude or approach to the game. “I’m definitely very happy,” Romanoff […]
Islanders get Adam Pelech back but lose Alexander Romanov to illness

PITTSBURGH — Adam Perek has returned to the islander lineup, but Tuesday wasn't the long-awaited day when he could play six opening night defensemen for the first time since October 25th. The sick revolving carousel has now landed at Alexander Romanov. He missed out on a 4-2 comeback victory over the Penguins due to illness. […]
Alexander Romanov, Scott Mayfield look to fill void by injured Noah Dobson

Alexander Romanov could probably give Noah Dobson some good advice by now. This season was played on two tracks for Romanov. For one, he further establishes himself as the Islanders' top-pair defenseman and is a vital part of their future, regardless of what direction the franchise goes. He missed four games with an upper-body injury […]
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov returns to lineup from upper-body injury

CALGARY, Alberta — The Islanders finally took a big step toward a full recovery on Tuesday, as Alexander Romanov returned from an upper-body injury and played in his first game against the Flames in more than two weeks. Romanov has been preparing for his return from an upper-body injury through this five-game road trip, joining […]
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov out with lower-body injury

Just when the Islanders thought it was over, injuries pulled them back. This time it was Alexander Romanov. One of two uninjured defensemen in the Opening Day lineup, he missed Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Flames at UBS Arena, but was called up by the Islanders with a lower-body injury. Multiplied by He is daily. […]