Alexander Romanov out for five-six months after shoulder surgery. Mikko Rantanen suspended but not for the actual hit. The Montreal Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier. Utah Mammoth center Barrett Hayton (27) slides into New York Islanders goaltender David Rittich (33) as defenseman Alexander Romanov (28) and defenseman Adam Pelech (3) defend during the third period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

NHL News and Injuries: Islanders' Alexander Romanov out for five-six months after shoulder surgery

Originally posted on NHL Rumors | By Mark Easson | Last updated Nov 24, 2025 10:11 AM ET

The Montreal Canadiens sign Alexandre Texier

TSN: The Montreal Canadiens signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year, $1 million contract.

The Buffalo Sabres are to terminate Alexandar Georgiev’s contract

Bill Hoope of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: The Buffalo Sabres have placed goaltender Alexandar Georgiev on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. Georgiev will be heading back to the KHL and signing with Spartak Moscow. The Sabres had signed Georgiev on September 11th to a one-year, $825,000 deal.

Georgiev has been with Rochester (AHL) and has only appeared in two games (0-2-0 with a 3.57 GAA).

Mikko Rantanen suspended for one game

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NHL Injury Notes

Max Miller: Boston Bruins forward Elias Lindholm returned to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a lower-body injury. The Bruins placed defenseman Charlie McAvoy on the IR.

Heather Engel: Buffalo Sabres forward Zach Benson returned to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a lower-body injury.

Heather Engel: Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed yesterday’s game with an illness.

Bruce Miles: Chicago Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson returned to the lineup last night after missing the past 10 games with an upper-body injury.

Darrin Bauming: Minnesota Wild forward Nico Sturm made his season debut. He had suffered a back injury during training camp.

Stefen Rosner: New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months after having shoulder surgery. He was boarded by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen last week.

Alex Romanov will be out for 5-6 months and will have shoulder surgery due to the hit from Mikko Rantanen
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Darrin Bauming : Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk left last night’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury. Jets coach Scott Arniel said he’ll be evaluated today and is listed as day-to-day.

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