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Semyon Varlamov Is No Longer the Islanders’ Starter
It’s safe to assume that the Islanders’ plan was to eventually transition Semyon Varlamov from the starting goalie to the backup. But the transition probably came sooner than anyone on
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Posied to Retake Playoffs Starting Job
Semyon Varlamov has started the last two games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the New York Islanders, and might have taken back his starting job. Despite losing 2-1 on
Read MoreShould Semyon Varlamov or Ilya Sorokin Start Game 4?
Semyon Varlamov started Games 2 and 3 for the Islanders against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Barry Trotz will have to decide if he starts the veteran netminder again in Game
Read MoreSemyon Varlamov Should Play for the Islanders in the Playoffs
While the Islanders have certainly lacked goal scoring these past few weeks, Semyon Varlamov is leading one of the league’s strongest goaltending tandems into the playoffs. Both Islanders’ goalies have
Read MoreWhy Hasn’t Ilya Sorokin Played More Games?
Ilya Sorokin recorded his second straight shutout Sunday against the Penguins, but hasn’t played nearly as many games as his counterpart, Semyon Varlamov. Does that make any sense? Before the
Read MoreNotre Dame Riding High Ahead of Series Against Minnesota
After sweeping Ohio State last weekend and riding a three-game winning streak, Notre Dame returns home to South Bend, Indiana, for a weekend series against fifth-ranked University of Minnesota. The
Read MoreDryden McKay Aims at Ryan Miller’s Shutouts Record at MSU
Judging by his 24 NCAA shutouts, Minnesota State goaltender Dryden McKay is making a case to be the best goalie to ever play college hockey. In 81 games over three
Read MoreIslanders Host Devils as Varlamov Looks to Extend Streak
If he starts, Semyon Varlamov will look to extend his shutout streak to three games as the New York Islanders welcome the New Jersey Devils for the first of eight
Read MoreCurb Your Expectations For Ilya Sorokin
Amidst some Islanders fans’ lofty expectations for Ilya Sorokin, the team’s young goalie prospect, some scouts are skeptical about how he will perform in his first year in North America.
Read MoreTop 10 2021 NHL Free Agent Goalies
This year’s goalie market was unprecedented, but next year has even greater potential. Here are the top 10 unrestricted 2021 NHL free agent goalies. 10. Pekka Rinne When Pekka Rinne
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