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The New York Islanders were able to find some offensive rhythm in the second game of their road trip, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-1 for their fourth win of the season.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 16

Alexander Romanov Can Get Unique Support From NY Islanders Teammate

The New York Islanders were very excited to see a few of their key contributors who have been absent the last few years return to the ice in the preseason.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 9

NY Islanders New-Look Defensive Pairings Shine Against Blackhawks

The New York Islanders suffered a sizable loss when it was revealed that defenseman Alexander Romanov was going to miss 6 to 8 months of action because of a torn ACL.

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New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 8

NY Islanders Showcase Potential New Defensive Pairings With Alexander Romanov Out

The New York Islanders will be back at home on Thursday, hosting the Chicago Blackhawks. However, the team is going to have a different look compared to Tuesday night against the New York Rangers. On Tuesday, the Islanders came up short against the Rangers, losing by a score of 5-2.

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People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

New York Islanders News / New York Islanders On SI / October 7

NY Islanders Could Have Massive Blueline Shakeup Following Alexander Romanov Injury

The New York Islanders suffered their second loss of the season on Tuesday against the New York Rangers and have fallen to 1-2 on the season. However,

New York Islanders News / Field Level Media / October 7

Islanders D Alexander Romanov (ACL) out 6-8 months

New York Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be sidelined six to eight months after sustaining a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced Wednesday.

New York Islanders News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Islanders' Alexander Romanov to miss six to eight months with torn ACL

The New York Islanders took a major hit to their blue line on Tuesday night when Alexander Romanov exited their game against their nearby rival New York Rangers, and the news got worse on Wednesday.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Alexander Romanov Out 6-8 Months After Surgery

The New York Islanders have received devastating news regarding defenseman Alexander Romanov. According to a team announcement, Romanov required surgery to repair a torn right ACL, putting him on the shelf for the next six to eight months.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Islanders’ Simon Holmstrom, Alexander Romanov Leave With Injury

The New York Islanders got battered and bruised in Tuesday night’s loss to their rival New York Rangers. Forward Simon Holmstrom exited the game in a rush during the first period after a zone clear attempt from Rangers defenseman Sean Durzi hit him in the face.

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New York Islanders News / Dose.ca / August 12

Alexander Romanov is reportedly on the Flyers’ radar

A few years ago, the Canadiens drafted a player named Alexander from Russia in the second round. There were high hopes for him when he arrived here, but he was ultimately traded to acquire a top-6 center for the future.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 19

Isles-Stars game ends with ejection, review and screaming

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.

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New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23, 2025

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 / 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