Warren Sticks Around as Sorokin Settles for Runner-Up

The Islanders get a little roster housekeeping done, and that always matters this time of year when teams are counting every contract slot like spare change. Warren’s new deal keeps a familiar piece in place, while Sorokin landing as the Vezina runner-up adds another reminder that elite goaltending does not always come with the final trophy. For a club that has spent plenty of seasons trying to squeeze value out of every edge, this is the kind of news that quietly shapes the next move.