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General Manager Mathieu Darche confirmed that goaltender Semyon Varlamov, forward Pierre Engvall and defenseman Alexander Romanov will be fully available for the Islanders’ September 2026 training camp, after each has completed recovery from recent injuries.
The New York Islanders must navigate a tight salary‑cap environment after Alex Jefferies' arbitration claim. A potential buyout of Ondrej Palat could free $4.35 million, enabling the team to target free agents like Vladimir Tarasenko, Michael Bunting and Eeli Tolvanen.
After two consecutive playoff misses, Peter DeBoer returns to the Islanders with a plan that blends structural change, key player development, and a focus on power‑play and defensive improvement.
Peter DeBoer, the Islanders' new head coach, focuses on defensive and power‑play improvements, evaluates returning veterans, and weighs options for the vacant captaincy.
The Toronto Marlies have secured a spot in the AHL's Calder Cup final, a milestone that could once again funnel talent and leadership into the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs.