Varlamov (knee) has been returned from his conditioning role with AHL Bridgeport, per the AHL transaction log.
Analysis:
The Islanders' season is over, so there are no games left for Varlamov, who missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season, to get into this year. Nonetheless, this move is a good sign for the 37-year-old's ability to have a full offseason and readiness for training camp going forward. The veteran netminder hasn't suited up for NHL action since November of 2024.
