Islanders Reinforce Goalie Depth | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

The Islanders are stacking their goalie depth with a trio of moves: bringing back big, seventh-round pick Henrik Tikkanen on a two-way deal, signing veteran Vitek Vanecek, and adding Ryan Fanti. Tikkanen, a 6’8” netminder with solid AHL stats and standout ECHL performances—including shutouts and an All-Star nod—offers organizational insurance. With Ilya Sorokin and sidelined Semyon Varlamov, the team is clearly prioritizing goalie preparedness, building a reliable backup system for any scenario. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise…