Islanders' Key Veterans Return Healthy | New York Islanders News

The New York Islanders are poised for a major turnaround after missing the playoffs for two straight seasons, thanks to the imminent return of key injured stars. Goalie Semyon Varlamov, 38, and forwards Pierre Engvall, Kyle Palmieri, and Alex Romanov—all sidelined last year—are all expected to be ready for training camp in two weeks. Varlamov, recovering from two knee surgeries, is skating pain-free multiple times a week; Romanov shed 12 pounds and is moving like never before; Palmieri, who tore his ACL in November, has been skating all summer; and Engvall, who missed the entire season with an ankle injury, is also set to return. With these veterans healthy, the Islanders’ playoff chances soar—and Varlamov’s return could give starter Ilya Sorokin much-needed rest. The team opens their season on September 30 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b3c4b5df926bcab