New York Post. Open main sports navigation Sports. Sports; ... Semyon Varlamov has taken over the Islanders’ net after 2023 Vezina finalist Ilya Sorokin struggled for most of the season.

Varlamov’s $2.75 million annual salary is on the high end for a backup goaltender, but the Islanders would contend that is because he is one of the better backup goaltenders in the league.

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov has recorded two shutouts for the Islanders this season. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST. Although Sorokin has been the No. 1 goaltender for a long time ...

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New York Islanders’ Semyon Varlamov, left, makes a save against Columbus Blue Jackets’ Boone Jenner during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.

New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) makes a save as teammate center Casey Cizikas (53) defends against Colorado Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the first period of ...

Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup ...

Semyon Varlamov stopped 27 shots for his 29th career shutout, Jean-Gabriel Pageau scored with 4:09 remaining, and the New York Islanders beat the Boston Bruins 1-0 in their home opener Monday.

If Semyon Varlamov is willing to sign a contract in the $2-2.5 million range, that's one less thing the New York Islanders need to worry about, and it would keep Ilya Sorokin a happy camper, a ...

Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello seemed to acknowledge Monday that in the days leading up to the NHL trade deadline he was getting no shortage of calls on Semyon Varlamov.No surprise. A ...