Mat Barzal, Semyon Varlamov expect to be ready for Islanders training camp
Best news from breakup day for islanders: Matt Balzal and Semion Barramov both expect to be ready for training camp in September. Neither player had knee surgery, but they have yet to start skating on various issues, but both heard positive notes about the rehabilitation process ahead of the long summer. “I think I’m ready […]
Semyon Varlamov to get opening night start as Islanders taking it slow with Ilya Sorokin
This is Semyon Varlamov's net on opening night. Ilya Sorokin will back up Varlamov in Thursday night's game against Utah Hockey Club and will be ready to play if needed, but Sorokin will miss most of the preseason and training camp after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Because of this, the Islanders have no intention of […]
Semyon Varlamov comes up big on birthday in Islanders’ win
The Islanders avoided a full-blown crisis that could overshadow even the end of the season with one bad game for their goaltender. But even as Ilya Sorokin’s struggles relegated him to reserve duty for the rest of the postseason, Semyon Varlamov didn’t faze one bit as long as it lasted. Varlamov had another strong, winning […]
Patrick Roy lauds Semyon Varlamov with critical Islanders decision looming
Patrick Roy wasn’t going to explain his rationale Tuesday morning when asked if he would keep Semyon Varlamov in net for a must-win Game 3 against Carolina, but he said yes. I’m not saying it was the plan to do it, but it is what it is. That’s exactly what the Islanders coach did. “We […]
Semyon Varlamov to get start for Islanders vs. Devils
With a chance to finish third in the Metropolitan Division and clinch a postseason berth with Monday’s game against the Devils, the Islanders will continue to ride a goalie who lost just one game in regulation last month. “Varley’s plans are moving forward,” head coach Patrick Roy said. “Then let’s see what happens next.” Ilya […]
Islanders could turn to Semyon Varlamov for third straight start
Semyon Varlamov hasn’t started three straight games for the first time in exactly two years, but he could have a chance to start Monday night in Philadelphia. In his press conference after Saturday’s loss to the Lightning, Islanders coach Patrick Roy said he hadn’t yet decided who would start in front of goal against the […]
Semyon Varlamov earns rare win after Ilya Sorokinsits for Islanders
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Islanders are in playoff contention, which means they could look to Ilya Sorokin to start in net almost every night. On Sunday, coach Semyon Varlamov gave Sorokin a rare night off on the front lines of back-to-back games, a rare violation of that rule and the first time Sorokin had sat […]
Semyon Varlamov had ‘goose bumps’ when Islanders hired Patrick Roy
Semyon Varlamov is the only player on the Islanders' roster to have played for Patrick Roy. Suffice to say he is happy with the team's new head coach selection. “I'm not going to lie, I got goosebumps,” Varlamov said Tuesday before the Isles lost 3-2 to the Golden Knights in Roy's second game off the […]
Semyon Varlamov likely out with injury, Islanders call up Appleby
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Islanders are back to collectively holding their breath about goaltending. The Isles called up Ken Appleby from AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday. This suggests that Semyon Varlamov, who left Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche with an apparent injury at 14:52 into the game, will be unavailable for Thursday's game against the […]
Semyon Varlamov exits game with apparent injury in Islanders scare
DENVER — Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov left Tuesday night's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche with an apparent injury just 14 minutes, 52 seconds into the game, with Ilya Sorokin coming on in relief. Varlamov previously missed the Dec. 29 game against Washington with an undisclosed injury, with the Islanders' Ken Appleby dressing as Varlamov's backup. […]