Varlamov (lower body) is out indefinitely after he stopped skating and facing shots, according to Stefen Rosner of NHL.com on Saturday. Varlamov hasn't played since Nov. 29, and Marcus Hogberg (upper body) is unavailable,

Previously, Lamoriello had expressed optimism Varlamov would resume practicing with the team in mid-January. “He’ll be out indefinitely,” Lamoriello said. “That’s a total rehab situation at this point.

The Islanders claimed Adam Boqvist off waivers from the Panthers, adding another depth piece to their blue line — their third new defenseman in the last seven days. Claiming Boqvist, a former Blue Jacket and Blackhawk who played 18 games with the Panthers this season,

Boqvist was claimed off waivers by the Islanders from Florida on Friday, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. Boqvist has two goals, six points, six PIM, six hits and 10 blocks in 18 appearances with the Panthers in 2024-25.

Adam Boqvist has dealt with a myriad of injuries since Chicago selected him eighth overall in the 2018 NHL Draft. The defenseman has yet to play more than 52 games in a season as he’s dealt with, among other issues,