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New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / August 5
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov on Injury Recovery, Peter DeBoer, and Loyalty to New York
Alexander Romanov faces a busy offseason after a shoulder injury limited him to just 15 games last season, leaving the Islanders defenseman focused on regaining full game shape ahead of 2026-27.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 29
Islanders defenseman garnering trade interest after injury-shortened season
It was a disappointing 2025-26 season for New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov, who appeared in just 15 games before being hit from behind by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen in November.
No buyout for Kotkaniemi; Romanov is on the market; and Werenski might consider Toronto
As my colleague Charles-Alexis Brisebois pointed out this morning, there are now just over 48 hours left before the NHL's contract buyout window closes.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 27
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov Garnering Trade Interest
The New York Islanders will have more trade offers to weigh in the week leading up to July 1st. Defenseman Alexander Romanov has been the latest to garner trade calls from across the league per NHL.com’s Stefen Rosner.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 7
Key Islanders defenseman targeting return from shoulder injury before playoffs
New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov could rejoin the lineup before the conclusion of the regular season, general manager Mathieu Darche said on Monday.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 19
Islanders’ Patrick Roy gets brutally honest on replacing Alexander Romanov
The New York Islanders host the last-place Vancouver Canucks on Friday at UBS Arena. After a loss to the Detroit Red Wings ended their three-game winning streak, they are looking to get back on the right track.
Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 9
2026 Draft: Geoff Molson would like it to take place in Montreal
In 2022, the NHL amateur draft was held in Montreal. That’s when the Habs selected Juraj Slafkovský at #1 before stealing the show with the trades of Alexander Romanov and Kirby Dach.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3
'I'm a grown man, I can stand up for myself': Mikko Rantanen responds to Patrick Roy's threat
In the final minute of that game, Stars forward Mikko Rantanen laid a vicious hit on Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Islanders' Kyle Palmieri exits game vs. Flyers due to injury
The New York Islanders announced mid-game that forward Kyle Palmieri will not return due to a lower-body injury.
New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / November 24
Islanders Playoff Hopes Take Huge Hit With Latest Injury
The New York Islanders' defensive group took a huge hit recently. Top defender Alexander Romanov suffered an injury in a recent contest against the Dallas Stars.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / November 23
Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months
The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen crushed him from behind into the boards.
New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / November 23
Islanders’ Alexander Romanov out 5-6 months with shoulder injury
The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will undergo shoulder surgery and will miss the next five-to-six months. The news comes less than a week after Romanov was helped off the ice during their Nov.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / November 19
Islanders place D Alexander Romanov (upper body) on IR
The New York Islanders placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve Wednesday because of an upper-body injury. Romanov was hurt with 27 seconds left in the Islanders' 3-2 road win over Dallas when Stars forward Mikko Rantanen hit him from behind and hurtled him headfirst into the back boards.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 19
Islanders place defenseman Alexander Romanov on IR
Upper-body injuries are becoming a significant theme for Romanov. The 25-year-old blueliner missed 18 games due to upper-body ailments last season, and has already missed five this year for the same reason.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19
Islanders-Stars game ends with ejection, review and Patrick Roy screaming
The New York Islanders' 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night ended with complete mayhem.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23
Islanders place Alexander Romanov on IR
According to a team announcement, the New York Islanders have placed defenseman Alexander Romanov on injured reserve with an upper-body injury (retroactive to October 16th).
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 10, 2025
Alexander Romanov Gives Advice to Canadiens Star Rookie
The Montreal Canadiens traded two of their best Russian prospects, Alexander Romanov and Mikhail Sergachev, so there aren't currently any fellow countrymen wearing the club's bleu, blanc and rouge for Ivan Demidov to lean on for learning English and adapting to life in North America.
New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / July 2, 2025
Even Alexander Romanov admits that he never expected to sign such a contract
Alexander Romanov signed a big contract with the Islanders in the last few days The eight-year deal will pay him $6.25 million per season. It’s a surprising pact in a way, because we didn’t necessarily expect to see him earn so much money over such a long period.
New York Islanders News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 1, 2025
Grading Alexander Romanov’s 8-year contract extension with Islanders
The New York Islanders made one of the biggest trades of the NHL offseason so far. They dealt Noah Dobson to the Montreal Canadiens for two first-round picks just before the NHL Draft.
New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / June 30, 2025
Islanders sign D Alexander Romanov to 8-year extension
The New York Islanders locked down defenseman Alexander Romanov to an eight-year extension, the team announced Monday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but multiple reports said the contract has an average annual value of $6.25 million for a total worth of $50 million.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30, 2025
Islanders Sign Romanov to $50M Extension Ahead of Free Agency
The New York Islanders are betting big on 25-year-old defenseman Alexander Romanov, signing him to an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with a $6.25 million annual cap hit.
New York Islanders News / The Hockey Writers / January 31, 2025
Romanov’s Strong Play Could Complicate the Islanders’ Salary Cap Situation
The New York Islanders have turned a corner on the season with great defense leading the way. They’ve allowed only seven goals in the last six games and are coming off a 3-0 shutout on Jan.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / January 4, 2025
The Curious Case of Alexander Romanov: Trade or Extend?
The New York Islanders are not in a good place right now. They sit 28th in the NHL and last place in the Metropolitan Division. However, they are just five points outside the second wild card place, so it’d be very hard to say they’re definitively out of it.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / November 3, 2024
Islanders Game 12: Romanov Out; Damaged Defense Vs NYR, Lines
NEW YORK, NY — The New York Islanders (4-5-2) travel to Madison Square Garden to take on their crosstown rivals, the New York Rangers (7-2-1). The Islanders will play without their three left-shot defensemen who played on Friday in Buffalo.
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / October 28, 2024
Alex Romanov is given the chance to crush the Montreal Canadiens and their fans: his reaction is perfect
Traded to the New York Islanders in a deal that allowed Kent Hughes to acquire Kirby Dach, Romanov obviously loved the Habs fans just as much as they loved him.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / October 28, 2024
Alexander Romanov Misses Practice: Lines, Other Practice Notes
EAST MEADOW, NY – Alexander Romanov missed practice on Monday morning, two days after missing Saturday evening’s collapse against the Florida Panthers.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / February 9, 2024
Alexander Romanov Misses Islanders Practice; Status Versus Flames TBD
Just as the New York Islanders had gotten back to full strength, it appears they could be dealing with yet another injury scare as defenseman Alexander Romanov was absent from the team’s practice on Friday morning at Northwell Health Ice Center.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 5, 2021
Canadiens make Jesperi Kotkaniemi healthy scratch for Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final
Kotkaniemi, the 2018 third overall pick, has five goals and three assists in 19 playoff games this postseason. He has just one assist through three games against the Bolts.
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