Semyon Varlamov is headed to Long Island after signing a four-year contract with the New York Islanders on July 1. Varlamov is a 31-year-old Russian netminder who has played 11 years in the NHL with Washington (2008-11) and Colorado (2011-19). He's 6'2, 205 lbs., catches left and was drafted 23rd overall back in 2006.
Here are seven things to get to know the Isles newest goaltender.
7 Facts: Semyon Varlamov
Varlamov signed a four-year deal with the Islanders on July 1
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