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Podcast: Locked On Islanders - Daily Podcast On The New York Islanders
Episode: RESILIENCE: New York Islanders Semyon Varlamov Fights to RETURN After Two Knee Replacements
Description: New York Islanders fans hold their breath as Semyon Varlamov returns to practice after two knee replacement surgeries. Can the veteran goaltender reclaim his spot next season, or will David Rittich remain the reliable backup heading into the critical final stretch? The fate of Varlamov’s contract hangs in the balance, raising questions about Mathieu Darche’s offseason strategy and the need for a fresh backup solution.
Gil Martin dissects Max Shabanov’s lower body injury, shifting line combinations, and what Patrick Roy’s latest tweaks mean for the Islanders playoff hopes. Spotlighting Bo Horvat, Matthew Barzal, and Ondr...