Islanders Need Bounce Back Season from Varlamov Jon Zella | July 25, 2022 The New York Islanders missed the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs by 16 points last season, a seemingly huge mountain to climb for a team that struggled mightily in 2021-22. A…
Islanders’ Sorokin Has Hit on Potential to Become Elite Goaltender Mike Fink | April 12, 2022 Ilya Sorokin started the 2021-22 season that the New York Islanders starting goaltender by default. With Semyon Varlamov out with an injury, head coach Barry Trotz was forced to turn…
3 Reasons the Islanders Should Not Trade Varlamov Jon Zella | January 6, 2022 It’s been a difficult season to track. So far, the numbers suggest the New York Islanders aren’t a contender, but with games in hand and – dare we say – a…
Islanders Have 3 Good Options If They Decide to Move Varlamov Mike Fink | December 31, 2021 The New York Islanders have been carried by their goaltending in recent seasons. Last year, Semyon Varlamov and Ilya Sorokin helped carry the team to the Stanley Cup Semifinal. This…
Islanders’ Varlamov Disappoints in Return From Injury Brandon Gimpel | November 13, 2021 The New York Islanders’ number-one option in net, Semyon Varlamov, made his long-awaited return to the ice last Sunday night. After missing the first nine games on the injured reserved…
Islanders’ Russian Duo of Varlamov & Sorokin Are Chasing History Ryan Gagne | June 1, 2021 The date was Oct. 26, 1989, and the venue was the iconic Boston Garden. The Quebec Nordiques were in town to face off against the Boston Bruins. Sergei Mylnikov made…
Islanders’ Sorokin Fuels Series Lead Mike Fink | May 26, 2021 The New York Islanders were able to win Game 5 in double overtime with a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins to give them a 3-2 series lead and only…
Islanders Getting What They Expected From Sorokin, and More Colby Guy | March 24, 2021 When Ilya Sorokin signed his entry-level deal with the New York Islanders on July 14, 2020, expectations were high. The 25-year-old goaltender had just completed a season that saw him…
Islanders’ Sorokin Needs More Starts Mike Fink | February 24, 2021 On Tuesday, Feb. 16, Ilya Sorokin started for the New York Islanders. Not only did he earn his first career win, but he also earned a shutout in the process.…
Islanders’ Sorokin Earns Shutout in First NHL Win James Nichols | February 17, 2021 New York Islanders rookie goaltender, Ilya Sorokin, secured his first NHL win against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night in impressive fashion, extending the Isles’ point streak to eight games.…
THW’s Goalie News: Varlamov’s 500th Game & Khudobin Scratched Sartaaj Bhullar | February 8, 2021 Two goaltenders highlight this weekend’s THW’s Goalie News. Semyon Varlamov played in his 500th career NHL game, while the Dallas Stars scratched Anton Khudobin for the game against the Chicago…
Islanders Loss Can’t Be Pinned on Sorokin Entirely Mike Fink | January 17, 2021 On Saturday, Jan. 16, Ilya Sorokin made his debut for the New York Islanders, and it was one to forget. He allowed five goals on 32 shots and had 20…
