Islanders prepare for preseason opener against Devils as training camp begins
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The New York Islanders commenced their 2026-27 training camp, gearing up for their preseason opener against the New Jersey Devils on Sunday afternoon. With several familiar faces present, notable players returning from injuries include Semyon Varlamov, Alex Romanov, and Pierre Engvall. Mathew Barzal is not skating due to an injury flare-up but may still return for the season opener. Coach Pete DeBoer emphasized the need for quick adaptation in their power play and penalty kill ahead of the upcoming preseason.
- •Islanders start 2026-27 training camp ahead of preseason matchup
- •Semyon Varlamov returns after knee surgeries
- •Mathew Barzal's injury status remains uncertain
- •Preseason opener scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. in Newark
- •Competition intensifies as young players vie for roster spots
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders Preseason News: Kids’ first look
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Islanders Preseason Kickoff: Returns, rehabs and reruns
"The Islanders opened the preseason schedule Sunday afternoon vs. the Devils with a lineup largely made of prospects and AHLers who mostly know they will not make the opening roster. But Cal Ritchie — the only NHL regular from last year — and Victor Eklund impressed Pete DeBoer, according to his post-game scrum, and Cole […]
"The 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 […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 10:00 AMIslanders Preseason News: Kids’ first look
The Islanders opened the preseason schedule Sunday afternoon vs. the Devils with a lineup largely made of prospects and AHLers who mostly know they will not make the opening roster. But Cal Ritchie — the only NHL regular from last year — and Victor Eklund impressed Pete DeBoer, according to his post-game scrum, and Cole […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 11:26 PMIslanders Preseason Kickoff: Returns, rehabs and reruns
The 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 […]
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