New York Islanders Fantasy Hockey News & Injury Updates

Pulock (upper body) will miss 2-4 weeks, the Islanders announced Sunday.

George was sent back to AHL Hamilton on Sunday.

Pulock (upper body) will not play in Saturday's home clash against the Oilers, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Sorokin will protect the home net against Edmonton on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

George was recalled from AHL Hamilton on Saturday.

Pulock (upper body) won't finish Thursday's game versus the Wild.

Sorokin will start Thursday's road game against Minnesota, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Varlamov will defend the road crease in Tuesday's clash against the Predators, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Aitcheson was sent down to AHL Hamilton on Tuesday.

Engvall was loaned to AHL Hamilton on Tuesday.

Engvall was summoned from AHL Hamilton on Monday.

Aitcheson was recalled from AHL Hamilton on Monday.

MacLean has played in three straight games, though he was held without a point in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars.

Maccelli (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

The Islanders placed Ritchie (lower body) on injured reserve Monday, retroactive to Oct. 17.

Sorokin will start Sunday's road game against Dallas, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Varlamov will guard the home crease in Thursday's clash against the Kings, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Sorokin will get the starting nod at home versus the Ducks on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Ritchie (lower body) will be out of action for 4-6 weeks, the team announced Monday.

Maccelli (lower body) will miss the next 2-4 weeks, the team announced Monday.

Maccelli (lower body) will not be an option for the Islanders' next three contests, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Monday.

Head coach Pete DeBoer said Monday that Ritchie (lower body) won't play this week, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Romanov (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Chaffee was recalled from AHL Hamilton on Monday.

Gustafsson has four assists and a minus-8 rating over 10 games with HV71 of the SHL to begin the 2026-27 season.

Ritchie won't return to Saturday's game against Toronto because of a lower-body injury.

Maccelli (lower body) won't return to Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

Barzal (knee) will not join the Islanders for their two-game road trip, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Thursday.

Varlamov will get the starting nod on the road against the Senators on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Sorokin will patrol the crease at home against Vancouver on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Barzal (knee) has been skating on his own, but there is no timeline for his return, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday on Monday.

Horvat (upper body) is expected to be in Saturday's lineup for Saturday's home clash with the Lightning, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Sorokin is expected to protect the home net against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Horvat is undergoing evaluation for an upper-body injury he sustained late in the third period of Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Romanov will miss 6-8 months after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

Romanov will miss the next six-to-eight months and undergo surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

Sorokin was the first goalie off at Wednesday's optional practice, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports, indicating that he's slated to start Thursday's home game against the Blackhawks.

Dravecky agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.

Romanov (undisclosed) was hurt Tuesday versus the Rangers and is undergoing further evaluation, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Varlamov will start Tuesday's road game against the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Sorokin is expected to start at home against the Devils on Saturday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Barzal (knee) might resume skating this weekend or early next week, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Wednesday.

Barzal (knee) was placed on non-roster injured reserve, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.

Stanley signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Islanders on Sunday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Vanecek was placed on waivers Sunday with the intention of assigning him to AHL Hamilton.

Luff was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Saturday.

Engvall was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Saturday.

Kuefler was put on waivers Saturday for the purpose of assignment to AHL Hamilton.

Chaffee was placed on waivers by the Islanders on Saturday.

Foudy was placed on waivers Saturday for the purpose of sending him to AHL Hamilton.

Varlamov was complimented by head coach Pete DeBoer after allowing six goals on 27 shots in Friday's 6-1 preseason loss to the Rangers. DeBoer said Varlamov has shown everything the team wanted to see during the preseason, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Sorokin is slated to start Saturday's preseason finale at home against the Devils, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Kuefler (undisclosed) will be in the lineup against the Rangers on Friday.

Vanecek will not be in the lineup for Friday's preseason clash with the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Varlamov will start Friday's preseason game at home against the Rangers, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Tikkanen was placed on waivers Tuesday, according to James Mirtle of The Athletic.

Bear was put on waivers Tuesday, James Mirtle of The Athletic reports.

Kuefler was working in a non-contact jersey Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Barzal is not expected to skate for two weeks after aggravating a previous injury, the team announced Wednesday.

Aitcheson is expected to make an effort to begin the regular season with the Islanders, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Monday.

Horvat was named the Islanders' captain Monday.

Finley is questionable to be cleared for contact ahead of the Islanders' training camp, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports Sunday.

Finley is questionable to be cleared for contact ahead of the Islanders' training camp, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

AHL Hamilton head coach Jay McKee said Friday that he's "seeing more than [he] expected with [George]," Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Vanecek could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the No. 3 goaltending option for the Islanders, Cory Wright of the Islanders' official site reports.

Vanecek could begin the 2026-27 campaign as the No. 3 goaltending option for the Islanders, Cory Wright of the Islanders' official site reports.

Engvall (ankle) is expected to be healthy going into training camp, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Wednesday.

General manager Mathieu Darche said Wednesday that Varlamov (knee) is no longer on medication and isn't experiencing pain, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Palmieri (knee), as expected, will be ready for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Wednesday.

Pulock had offseason shoulder surgery but should be ready for training camp in September, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post on May 8.

Pulock had offseason shoulder surgery and should be ready for training camp in September, according to Ethan Sears of the New York Post on May 8.

Romanov has recovered from shoulder surgery and will be ready for training camp in September, according to Jon Lane of NHL.com.

Eklund will be given every opportunity at securing an Opening Night roster spot, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports Tuesday.

Jefferies signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Jefferies signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

Larson signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.

Tikkanen agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Friday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Gustafsson agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract Tuesday.

Luff signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.

Chaffee signed a one-year contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.

Kessel signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Maccelli signed a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Vanecek signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Islanders on Wednesday, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Iskhakov didn't receive a qualifying offer from the Islanders on Monday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Maccelli will be allowed to reach the open market after Toronto opted against giving him a qualifying offer, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports Monday.

Healey was traded to the Islanders from the Wild on Saturday in exchange for future considerations.

Dravecky was the 141st overall pick by the Islanders in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Saturday.

Gustafsson was the 13th overall pick by the Islanders in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

Gustafsson was the 13th overall pick by the New York Islanders in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft on Friday.

DeAngelo agreed to terms on a two-year, $9 million contract extension with the Islanders on Friday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Bear agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Monday.

Kuefler inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Thursday.

Warren signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Friday.

Foudy signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders on Tuesday.

Barzal (undisclosed) won't participate in the 2026 IIHF World Championship because of a minor injury, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday.

Stanley (illness) participated in Sunday's practice and should be available for Game 1 of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, per Heather Engel of NHL.com.

Stanley (illness) was on the ice for warmups but didn't participate in line rushes, indicating he won't play in Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Stanley (illness) will be a game-time decision for Game 6 versus the Bruins on Friday, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.

Stanley is dealing with an illness that kept him off the ice Thursday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Varlamov (knee) has been returned from his conditioning role with AHL Bridgeport, per the AHL transaction log.

Chaffee was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Sunday.

Chaffee has been reassigned to AHL Syracuse by the Lightning, the team announced Sunday.

Prokhorov was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Friday.

Chaffee has been called up from AHL Syracuse on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Chaffee is slated to be called up by the Lightning on Wednesday, Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com reports.

Eklund was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Foudy was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

George will be reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Ritchie was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday.

Finley agreed to terms on a two-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders on Wednesday.

Palmieri (knee) told reporters Wednesday that he should be ready to go for the start of training camp, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Pulock (undisclosed) will not play in Tuesday's home matchup versus Carolina.

Varlamov was reassigned to AHL Bridgeport on a conditioning assignment Tuesday.

Foudy was called up from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday.

Eklund was promoted from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday.

Vanecek will be in goal Sunday in Calgary, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Romanov (shoulder) will miss the final two games of the regular season, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Sunday.

Sorokin will protect the home net against Montreal on Sunday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Sorokin will protect the home net against Ottawa on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

DeAngelo (lower body) will return to the lineup versus Toronto on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Sorokin will get the starting nod at home versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

DeAngelo (lower body) might be available for Thursday's game against Toronto, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Chaffee was reassigned to AHL Syracuse on Tuesday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Romanov (shoulder) is expected to participate in contact drills during practices this week, according to Andrew Gross of Newsday on Monday.

Sorokin will defend the road net against Carolina on Saturday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Holmstrom (upper body) is slated to be in the lineup Friday versus the Flyers, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Holmstrom (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Philadelphia on Friday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Chaffee was recalled from AHL Syracuse on Thursday.

Holmstrom (upper body) is day-to-day and won't play against Buffalo on Tuesday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Sorokin will guard the road crease Tuesday's matchup against the Sabres, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Sorokin gave up seven goals on 28 shots before being replaced midway through the third period by David Rittich in Monday's 8-3 loss to Pittsburgh.

Sorokin was the first goalie off the ice Monday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports, indicating he'll be between the pipes at home versus Pittsburgh.

Sorokin will be between the home pipes versus Florida on Friday, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

DeAngelo (lower body) will miss the next 1-2 weeks, the team announced Thursday.

Pulock (lower body) is expected to play Thursday versus Dallas, per Andrew Gross of Newsday.

Eklund was transferred to AHL Bridgeport from Djurgardens IF of the SHL on Thursday.

Vanecek will start Thursday's home game against the Capitals, Brogan Houston of the Deseret News reports.

DeAngelo (lower body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Stars, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Pulock (lower body) was deemed a game-time call ahead of Thursday's matchup with Dallas, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.

Sorokin will be between the home pipes versus Dallas on Thursday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

DeAngelo (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks.

George was recalled from AHL Bridgeport on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Duclair (lower body) will be a healthy scratch against Chicago on Tuesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Pulock (lower body) won't be in the lineup against Chicago on Tuesday, per Stefen Rosner of NHL.com.

Pulock (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Blue Jackets, the team announced.

Duclair (lower body) won't play against Columbus on Sunday.

Sorokin will get the start in net Sunday against the Blue Jackets, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.

Sorokin will defend the road net against the Canadiens on Saturday, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Vanecek will start at home versus the Ducks on Friday.

Sorokin will start in goal on the road versus the Senators on Thursday, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.