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Ilya Sorokin of the Islanders could potentially miss the beginning of training camp because of an injury
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    Ilya Sorokin of the Islanders could potentially miss the beginning of training camp because of an injury

    New York Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello told reporters Friday that goaltender Ilya Sorokin could miss the first couple of days of training camp due to an upper-body injury.

    Lamoriello said Sorokin was hurt during off-season workouts but the GM is not worried about the injury extending into the season.

    The 29-year-old from Mezhdurechensk, Russia, posted a 25-19-12 record, 2.99 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 56 games last season.

    The Islanders turned to Seymon Varlamov for their first-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes following a hot run down the stretch. Sorokin got the start in Game 3 with the Islanders down 2-0, however, he was pulled midway through the second period after allowing three goals on 14 shots. Varlamov played the remainder of the series as the Islanders were eliminated in five games.

    Sorokin was drafted in the third round, 78th overall, by the Islanders in 2014 and has 95 wins including 16 shutouts over 192 career games in four seasons with the team.

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    Ilya Sorokin, the highly-touted goaltender for the New York Islanders, may be sidelined at the beginning of training camp due to an injury. The news comes as a blow to both the team and fans who were eager to see Sorokin in action as he competes for the starting goaltender position.

    Sorokin, who was drafted by the Islanders in 2014, has been making a name for himself in the KHL over the past few years. His impressive play overseas has generated a lot of excitement among Islanders fans, who are hopeful that he can help lead the team to success in the upcoming season.

    However, it appears that those hopes may be put on hold as Sorokin deals with this injury setback. The specifics of the injury have not been disclosed, but reports indicate that it could potentially keep him out of action for an extended period of time.

    While this news is certainly disappointing, it is important for the Islanders to prioritize Sorokin’s long-term health and well-being. Rushing him back onto the ice before he is fully recovered could exacerbate the injury and potentially jeopardize his future performance.

    In the meantime, the Islanders will have to rely on their other goaltenders to hold down the fort until Sorokin is able to return. This could provide an opportunity for players like Semyon Varlamov or Thomas Greiss to step up and prove their worth between the pipes.

    Ultimately, injuries are an unfortunate reality of professional sports, and it is crucial for teams to handle them with care and caution. While it may be disappointing to see Sorokin sidelined at the beginning of training camp, fans can take solace in the fact that he is in good hands with the Islanders’ medical staff and will hopefully make a full recovery in due time.