
Semyon Varlamov
Goaltender · New York Islanders
2006 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 23 (#23) — Washington Capitals
Current Season
GP
10
W-L-OTL
3-4-3
GAA
2.89
SV%
.889
SO
0
GS
-
Career Stats
Contract
Cap Hit
$2.75M
Total Value
$11.00M
Expires
4 yrs · 2026-2027
Status
Then UFA
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Recent Stories
Semyon Varlamov sits out the rest of this season after knee surgery sidelined him since late 2024, leaving the Islanders leaning hard on Ilya Sorokin down the stretch. GM Mathieu Darche confirms the veteran netminder pushes through rehab with no setbacks, but the timeline stretches into uncertainty for a guy with one year left on his deal. Front offices whisper about LTIR implications as New York eyes playoff positioning without their reliable backup.
Semyon Varlamov confirms he plays no part in the Islanders' campaign this year, leaving Ilya Sorokin to carry the load solo in net. The veteran backup's absence forces New York to lean hard on their top guy amid a grind for positioning. Front offices around the league watch closely as this tweak reshapes Long Island's crease strategy down the stretch.