Semyon Varlamov - NHL News & Rumors

Not playing this season Varlamov (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Thursday.

Impact Varlamov had knee surgery in December of 2024 and has not played since then. The 37-year-old goaltender has one more year remaining on a four-year contract he signed in July of 2023. It remains to be seen if he will ever suit up again in the NHL.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 22, 2025 • NHL.COM

Officially designated for IR Varlamov (knee), as expected, was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Considering Varlamov remains without a clear recovery timeline, his placement on injured reserve to open the season shouldn't come as a surprise. The Islanders will open the year with Ilya Sorokin and David Rittich as the goaltending tandem. Even once given the all-clear, Varlamov could struggle to unseat Rittich from the backup role and may find himself featuring in the minors at some point.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Skating, no timeline for return Varlamov (knee) is skating individually as of Thursday but has no timeline to join the full group at training camp.

Impact Varlamov has been out since he had knee surgery in December, and the Islanders will take a cautious approach with the tail end of his recovery. The Islanders signed David Rittich in the offseason, so they won't need to rush Varlamov back into the backup role behind Ilya Sorokin. More information on Varlamov's status should be available closer to the start of the season if he is able to join his teammates on the ice.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Status uncertain for start of camp Head coach Patrick Roy said Monday that Varlamov (knee) is skating, but he isn't yet sure whether the goaltender will be ready for the start of training camp, Andrew Gross of Newsd...

Impact Varlamov missed most of the 2024-25 campaign after undergoing knee surgery in December, but he was projected to resume skating in mid-August, and he appears to be on track in his recovery. Roy suggested that general manager Mathieu Darche could have more insight on Varlamov's status for the start of training camp. Varlamov will have increased competition for backup netminder duties behind Ilya Sorokin ahead of the 2025-26 regular season after the Islanders signed David Rittich to a one-year contract during the offseason.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to resume skating Varlamov (knee) is projected to skate next week, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Impact Varlamov hasn't played since Nov. 29 and underwent knee surgery in December. He might be ready for training camp, but even if he is, Varlamov's position as the Islanders' backup goaltender behind Ilya Sorokin might not be secure. David Rittich is set to challenge for that spot after signing a one-year contract over the summer. The 37-year-old Varlamov was underwhelming in 2024-25 before getting injured with a 3-4-3 record, 2.89 GAA and .889 save percentage in 10 outings.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress in recovery General manager Mathieu Darche relayed that Varlamov's rehab from knee surgery in December is going well, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Tuesday.

Impact Varlamov appeared in just 10 games with the Islanders last season, posting a 3-4-3 record, .889 save percentage and 2.89 GAA. New York signed David Rittich to a one-year contract Tuesday, so even if Varlamov is ready for the 2025-26 campaign, he now has some competition for the backup gig to Ilya Sorokin.

JULY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3, 2025 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 19, 2025 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 19, 2025 • NHL.COM

Had knee procedure in December Varlamov had a knee procedure in December and feels he will be ready for training camp in September, Arthur Staple of The Athletic reports Saturday.

Impact Varlamov last played Nov. 29, finishing the season with a 3-4-3 record, a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 10 regular-season games in 2024-25. He hopes to start skating in June as he is still rehabbing his knee. The 36-year-old still has two years remaining on his four-year, $11 million contract signed in July of 2023.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Doubtful to return this season Varlamov (lower body) is unlikely to return this season, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Impact Varlamov has been out since Nov. 29, and at this point, it doesn't look like he's going to get back in action. At 36 years old, an absence of this length is moderately concerning, but there's been no indication the injury is career-threatening at this time. He is under contract for two more seasons.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No longer skating Varlamov (lower body) is out indefinitely, GM Lou Lamoriello announced Saturday.

Impact Varlamov had been skating and facing shots, but the goaltender has stopped doing that. He hasn't played since Nov. 29. Marcus Hogberg (upper body) is also on the shelf, so Jakub Skarek is currently serving as Ilya Sorokin's understudy.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes skating Varlamov (lower body) resumed skating Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Varlamov has been sidelined since early December due to a lower-body injury, and his activity Thursday marked the first time he's skated since sustaining his injury. The 36-year-old remains on long-term injured reserve and doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to LTIR Varlamov (lower body) was moved to long-term injured reserve Thursday, retroactive to Dec. 3, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Varlamov has been hampered by a lower-body injury since early December, and his move to LTIR shouldn't impact his return timetable much since the transaction is retroactive to Dec. 3. It's not yet clear when the 36-year-old netminder will be in the mix to return, but Ilya Sorokin should continue to see plenty of playing time while Varlamov is sidelined.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Barzal and Pelech return to Islanders lineup for 5-3 loss to Blackhawks

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DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Shifts to IR Varlamov (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.

Impact Varlamov has been dealing with a lower-body issue since Dec. 2, and he hasn't played since Nov. 29 against Washington. He has posted a 3-4-3 record with a 2.89 GAA and an .889 save percentage across 10 appearances this season. It's unclear when he will be ready to return, but he didn't accompany the Islanders on the team's upcoming three-game road trip.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't travel with team Varlamov (lower body) won't travel with the Islanders ahead of Sunday's game in Chicago, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Varlamov, who hasn't played since Nov. 29, still appears to be a ways away from returning as the Isles head out on a three-game road trip. The 36-year-old netminder had gone 3-4-3 with an .889 save percentage this season. Varlamov's next chance to suit up will likely come Dec. 23 when the Islanders return home to face Buffalo.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not skating Thursday Varlamov (lower body) was not on the ice at morning practice and remains out of action versus Chicago on Thursday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Impact Varlamov has missed almost two weeks of action with the injury. He is 3-4-3 with a 2.89 GAA and a .889 save percentage. Ilya Sorokin is expected to start Thursday with Marcus Hogberg as his backup.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup versus the Kings on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Impact Varlamov's last start came Nov. 29 against the Capitals in which he gave up five goals on 26 shots (.808 save percentage). Starter Ilya Sorokin has been performing well of late -- going 3-1-1 with a 2.34 GAA in his last five -- but it seems likely Varlamov would have been given at least one of the team's last five games if he was available. Until Varlamov is cleared to play, Marcus Hogberg figures to serve as the No. 2 option.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Varlamov (lower body) won't be in the lineup for Saturday's home matchup against Carolina, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Impact Varlamov will miss his second straight game, and it's unclear if he will be ready to return on the road versus Ottawa on Sunday. Ilya Sorokin will start versus the Hurricanes, and he could face the Senators in the second half of the Islanders' back-to-back, per Gross. Marcus Hogberg has been the backup goalie during Varlamov's absence.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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