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Isles' Pageau Near Return; Varlamov's Status Uncertain
11/28/2025
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- Jean-Gabriel Pageau is expected to return from an upper-body injury before Christmas.
- Pageau aggravated the injury and is week-to-week.
- Cal Ritchie has moved to center the Islanders' third line.
- Semyon Varlamov's return remains uncertain after knee surgery.
- Darche said the Islanders are modernizing their analytics department and will attend an upcoming college game to evaluate players.
