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Varlamov’s Comeback Could Save Islanders | NHL News
Ilya Sorokin is the Islanders’ elite starter, carrying the team last season and finishing second in Vezina voting — but his heavy workload cost them in the playoffs. Now, with Semyon Varlamov returning from double knee surgeries and looking sharp in recent conditioning outings, he’s poised to shoulder the backup role with 25-30 starts expected. At 38, it’s a tall order, but crucial for keeping Sorokin fresh. The team also signed Vitek Vanecek as insurance, hoping Varlamov can stay healthy and effective — training camp will decide if Vanecek gets sent down or sits on the bench. Listen in…
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