Vitek Vanecek making case to be third goalie as Islanders weigh Semyon Varlamov’s health risk

TRENDINGChiefs edge Colts in OTWeek 2 winners and losersMLB playoff pictureBears' disastrous dayCFP Misery IndexStory byStory byVitek Vanecek making case to be third goalie as Islanders weigh Semyon Varlamov’s health riskAn image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Islanders goaltender Vitek Vanecek defends Vladimir Dravecky (71) during training camp, Image 2 shows New York Islanders player Vitek Vanecek in his team jerseyEthan SearsMon, September 21, 2026 at 4:41 AM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIslanders Preseason Kickoff: Returns, rehabs and rerunsThe Islanders opened the 2026-27 training camp with some primarily familiar faces, though a few notable ones have not been seen on the ice in a while. As they got their bearings and prepared for Sunday afternoon’s preseason opener vs. the Devils, there was lots to catch up on. The Returning Injured Guys Islanders Camp […]SB NationRangers Daily: Shesterkin ‘comforting’ to coach; Malkin unsure about futureOne day after discussing the possibility of carrying three goalies on the roster to begin the season, New York Rangers […]Forever BlueshirtsDeBoer Reveals His Plan To Fix New York's 'Stagnant' Power PlayThe New York Islanders began special teams work at practice on Saturday, most specifically focusing on the power play, an area of concern for New York for the better part of a decade at this point.The Hockey News - New York IslandersAdvertisementAdvertisementPete DeBoer is running his first Islanders training camp with an iron fistThe 13-day sprint Pete DeBoer is conducting leaves the Islanders coach little time to turn his first training camp into a boot camp.NY Post SportsFixing anemic power play atop Islanders’ to-do list“It’s not a quick fix,” Islanders head coach DeBoer said. “It hasn’t been good for quite a while.”NY Post SportsIgor Shesterkin Praises Rangers’ Defensive Additions As He Preaches For His Team To Turn The PageThe New York Rangers will only go as far as Igor Shesterkin takes them. But some defensive help will go a long way in helping him out.The Hockey News - New York RangersPreseason Game Preview #1: New Jersey Devils vs. New York IslandersWe are so back.SB NationCanadiens Could Cash In on Team Starved for a GoalieThe Montreal Canadiens could take advantage of the market, profiting from a goalie-strapped team at some point this season. The post Canadiens Could Cash In on Team Starved for a Goalie appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTodd McLellan Makes Glaring Admission Regarding John GibsonTodd McLellan acknowledged the Detroit Red Wings may have pushed John Gibson too hard and explained why Daniil Tarasov must be ready.Detroit Sports NationDevils Down the Islanders, 2-1 in AHL-Heavy Preseason OpenerOne game, one win.SB NationRangers Daily: ‘Logistical issues’ make camp difficult; Makar injury updateOn the fourth day, the New York Rangers rested. After three full practice days to begin training camp, the Rangers […]Forever BlueshirtsNY Rangers Have Made the Most in NHL Draft Despite Lack of PicksThe New York Rangers have done a great job identifying players later in the NHL draft.New York Rangers On SIRefreshing The Page: Linus Ullmark’s Turnaround Offers Hope In OttawaAfter a difficult season, Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has started training camp looking fresh and ready for a bounce-back year.The Hockey News - Ottawa Senators2026 Preseason Gamethread #1: New Jersey Devils vs. New York IslandersReady?SB NationCanadiens’ Montembeault Has Turned The PageSamuel Montembeault is still with the Montreal Canadiens, but how long will that last? The goaltender has turned the page on last season, and he knows he has a job to earn.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensPenguins Camp Final Thoughts; Holding Players BackThe Pittsburgh Penguins might have created a problem for themselves. The Penguins have one open spot among a half dozen […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowA Healthy Matt Rempe Could Make Major Impact on Fourth Line for NY RangersWill Matt Rempe be able to win a spot on Opening Night for the New York Rangers?New York Rangers On SIHurricanes Make First Cut Of Training CampGoaltender Zach Jovanovski returns to the OHL as Carolina streamlines its roster, clearing the way for NHL regulars to command full reps for the remainder of camp.The Hockey News - Carolina HurricanesTristan Jarry Could Become Major Oilers Problem This SeasonEdmonton Oilers netminder Tristan Jarry could become a major problem unless he can get his game together this season. The post Tristan Jarry Could Become Major Oilers Problem This Season appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRoster Battles Few And Far Between For SabresThe Sabres will open their four-game exhibition schedule in Pittsburgh on MondayThe Hockey News - Buffalo Sabres