Semyon Varlamov
| Position | Goaltender | Current Team | New York Islanders |
| Catches | Left | Current Contract | 4 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2026-27 |
| Weight (lbs) | 201 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 39 |
| Age | 37 (Apr 27, 1988) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2006, Round 1, Overall 23 (WSH) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | New York Islanders | Placed on IR | |
| Dec 19, 2024 | New York Islanders | Placed on LTIR | |
| Dec 14, 2024 | New York Islanders | Placed on IR | |
| Jul 1, 2023 | New York Islanders | Signed 4 years @ $2.750M AAV starting in 2023-24 | |
| Jul 1, 2019 | New York Islanders | Signed 4 years @ $5.000M AAV starting in 2019-20 | |
| Jan 30, 2014 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 5 years @ $5.900M AAV starting in 2014-15 | |
| Jul 2, 2011 | Colorado Avalanche | Signed 3 years @ $2.833M AAV starting in 2011-12 | |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Washington Capitals | Signed to an entry level contract. |
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Notes and Definitions
- The numbers represent percentiles so the higher the better.
- Percentiles are determined by comparing Forwards to Forwards and Defensemen to Defensemen.
- Bursts/mi are calculated from NHL Edge Data are are speed bursts above 20mpg per mile skated. The NHL doesn't adjust for ice time so the players that skate more will naturally have more bursts over 20, or at least more opportunity to have more. The NHL also does not provide ice time in the context of NHL Edge Statistics, however, it does provide distance skated. By adjusting for distance skated it will have a similar effect to adjusting for ice time but also adjust for situationional effect. For example, Players don't typically skate as much on the PK, mostly within the defensive zone, so don't get significant opportunity in that ice time to get speed bursts above 20mph. Adjusting with miles skates would account for this better than adjusting with ice time.
- Sh%AE is Shooting Percentage above Expected (Sh% - xSh%) and is an indicator of how good a shooter is at converting chances into goals.
- Relative statistics are On Ice - Off Ice statistics and can be an indicator of whether the player makes his teammates better or worse.
- All data is 5v5 except Shooting Hardest and Average, Skating Top Speed and Bursts/mi which are all situations, ES Average which is even strength (NHL doesn't give a specific definition).
Data Sources
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- Shooting and Skating (except Sh%AE) are from NHL Edge
- Other statistics are from Puckalytics.com and derived from data from NHL.com
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5v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | COL | 57 | 2535:58 | 45.26 | 32.08 | 2.59 | 2.44 | 0.15 | 92.40 | 91.93 | 0.48 |
| 2016-17 | COL | 24 | 1022:33 | 42.95 | 32.33 | 2.40 | 3.05 | -0.65 | 90.56 | 92.57 | -2.01 |
| 2017-18 | COL | 51 | 2164:48 | 45.95 | 32.95 | 2.60 | 2.19 | 0.41 | 93.36 | 92.12 | 1.24 |
| 2018-19 | COL | 49 | 2193:24 | 41.31 | 30.04 | 2.40 | 2.43 | -0.04 | 91.89 | 92.02 | -0.12 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 45 | 2012:27 | 44.13 | 29.93 | 2.60 | 2.33 | 0.28 | 92.23 | 91.30 | 0.93 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 36 | 1758:04 | 39.15 | 27.99 | 2.28 | 1.71 | 0.57 | 93.90 | 91.87 | 2.04 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 30 | 1429:32 | 44.07 | 32.65 | 2.88 | 3.02 | -0.14 | 90.75 | 91.19 | -0.44 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 23 | 1059:01 | 43.57 | 29.86 | 2.65 | 2.44 | 0.22 | 91.84 | 91.12 | 0.72 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 28 | 1301:38 | 44.30 | 29.82 | 2.59 | 2.17 | 0.43 | 92.74 | 91.30 | 1.43 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 10 | 499:12 | 39.18 | 25.48 | 2.44 | 2.28 | 0.16 | 91.04 | 90.42 | 0.62 |
4v5 Goalie Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAA/60 | SA/60 | xGA/60 | GA/60 | GS/60 | Sv% | xSv% | Sv%AE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | COL | 57 | 251:23 | 75.90 | 56.33 | 6.64 | 7.40 | -0.76 | 86.86 | 88.21 | -1.34 |
| 2016-17 | COL | 24 | 139:22 | 67.16 | 50.80 | 5.35 | 7.32 | -1.97 | 85.59 | 89.47 | -3.88 |
| 2017-18 | COL | 51 | 260:56 | 77.72 | 54.27 | 6.40 | 4.60 | 1.80 | 91.53 | 88.20 | 3.33 |
| 2018-19 | COL | 49 | 261:57 | 74.90 | 58.64 | 6.67 | 7.10 | -0.43 | 87.89 | 88.63 | -0.74 |
| 2019-20 | NYI | 45 | 179:50 | 72.40 | 50.71 | 6.61 | 5.67 | 0.94 | 88.82 | 86.97 | 1.84 |
| 2020-21 | NYI | 36 | 143:47 | 70.94 | 48.82 | 5.91 | 5.84 | 0.06 | 88.03 | 87.90 | 0.13 |
| 2021-22 | NYI | 30 | 123:02 | 67.30 | 54.13 | 6.03 | 5.36 | 0.66 | 90.09 | 88.87 | 1.22 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 23 | 107:23 | 72.08 | 54.20 | 6.56 | 6.15 | 0.41 | 88.66 | 87.89 | 0.77 |
| 2023-24 | NYI | 28 | 110:08 | 89.89 | 64.29 | 9.01 | 8.72 | 0.29 | 86.44 | 85.99 | 0.45 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 10 | 25:30 | 82.35 | 56.47 | 7.38 | 18.82 | -11.44 | 66.67 | 86.93 | -20.26 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|
| SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes. |
| SA/60 | Shots Against per 60 minutes. |
| xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| GS/60 | Goals Saved per 60 minutes (xGA/60 -GA/60). |
| Sv% | Save Percentage. |
| xSv% | Expected Save Percentage. |
| Sv%AE | Save Percentage above Expected (Sv% - xSv%). |
News and Opinions
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Semyon Varlamov is nowhere closer to suiting up for the NY Islanders at Eyes on Isles (Wed Sep 24, 2025)
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Semyon Varlamov's status remains uncertain on the eve of training camp at Eyes on Isles (Wed Sep 17, 2025)
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NY Islanders GM shares Varlamov injury update, explains Rittich insurance signing at Eyes on Isles (Thu Aug 7, 2025)
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Colorado Avalanche’s worst trade that no one talks about at Mile High Sticking (Tue Jul 22, 2025)
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Islanders sign goaltender David Rittich amid Semyon Varlamov uncertainty at Eyes on Isles (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
Current Contract
Semyon Varlamov signed a $11,000,000 4-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Lou Lamoriello on July 1, 2023 with an AAV of $2,750,000. This contract will start in 2023-24 and end after the 2026-27 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 3.29% of the salary cap.
35+ Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
Semyon Varlamov signed a $20,000,000 4-year contract with the New York Islanders and General Manager Lou Lamoriello on July 1, 2019 with an AAV of $5,000,000. This contract will start in 2019-20 and end after the 2022-23 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 6.13% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (UFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 31 | NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2020-21 | 32 | NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2021-22 | 33 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2022-23 | 34 | M-NTC | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | - | - | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $4,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $2,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 |
Semyon Varlamov signed a $29,500,000 5-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche and General Manager Greg Sherman on January 30, 2014 with an AAV of $5,900,000. This contract will start in 2014-15 and end after the 2018-19 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 8.55% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15 | 26 | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | - | - | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | $6,250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2015-16 | 27 | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | ||
| 2016-17 | 28 | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | ||
| 2017-18 | 29 | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | - | - | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | $5,750,000 | UFA | ||
| 2018-19 | 30 | $5,900,000 | $5,900,000 | - | - | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | $5,500,000 | UFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $29,500,000 | $29,500,000 | $29,500,000 |
Semyon Varlamov signed a $8,500,000 3-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche and General Manager Greg Sherman on July 2, 2011 with an AAV of $2,833,333. This contract will start in 2011-12 and end after the 2013-14 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 4.41% of the salary cap.
Standard Contract (RFA) ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12 | 23 | $2,833,333 | $2,833,333 | - | - | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | RFA | ||
| 2012-13 | 24 | $2,833,333 | $2,833,333 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 25 | $2,833,333 | $2,833,333 | - | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 | $8,500,000 |
Semyon Varlamov signed a $2,550,000 3-year contract with the Washington Capitals and General Manager George McPhee on June 11, 2007 with an AAV of $850,000. This contract will start in 2007-08 and end after the 2010-11 season. In the first season of the contract the cap hit was equivalent to 1.69% of the salary cap.
Entry Level Contract ( ) (0 ratings)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 19 | $850,000 | $850,000 | - | $85,000 | - | $85,000 | - | ELC | ||
| 2008-09 | 20 | $821,667 | $821,667 | - | $85,000 | $765,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2009-10 | 21 | $821,667 | $821,667 | - | $85,000 | $765,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2010-11 | 22 | $821,667 | $821,667 | - | - | $765,000 | $765,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $255,000 | $2,295,000 | $2,550,000 | $187,500 |
Career Statistics
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| Season | League | Team | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% | GP | GS | W | L | OTL | SA | GA | GAA | Sv% |
| 2004-05 | Russia-3 | 8 | 15 | 2.43 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2004-05 | WJ18-A | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | Russia-3 | 33 | 60 | 2.02 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | Russia-3 | 2 | 3 | 1.50 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | Russia | 33 | 70 | 2.17 | 6 | 18 | 2.94 | |||||||||||||
| 2006-07 | WJC-A | 6 | 5 | 1 | 136 | 9 | 1.51 | 0.934 | ||||||||||||
| 2007-08 | Russia | 44 | 106 | 2.45 | 16 | 25 | 1.62 | |||||||||||||
| 2008-09 | NHL | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 159 | 13 | 2.37 | 0.918 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 389 | 32 | 2.53 | 0.918 | |||
| 2008-09 | AHL | 27 | 19 | 7 | 674 | 62 | 2.40 | 0.920 | ||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | NHL | 26 | 26 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 718 | 65 | 2.55 | 0.909 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 153 | 14 | 2.41 | 0.908 | ||
| 2009-10 | AHL | 3 | 3 | 90 | 6 | 1.95 | 0.933 | |||||||||||||
| 2009-10 | WC-A | 5 | 4 | 1 | 142 | 7 | 1.41 | 0.951 | ||||||||||||
| 2010-11 | NHL | 27 | 27 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 759 | 58 | 2.23 | 0.924 | ||||||||||
| 2010-11 | AHL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 10 | 3.36 | 0.855 | ||||||||||||
| 2011-12 | NHL | 53 | 53 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 1564 | 136 | 2.59 | 0.913 | ||||||||||
| 2011-12 | WC-A | 8 | 8 | 214 | 13 | 1.77 | 0.939 | |||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | NHL | 35 | 35 | 11 | 21 | 3 | 1007 | 98 | 3.02 | 0.903 | ||||||||||
| 2012-13 | WC-A | 4 | 2 | 1 | 98 | 12 | 3.59 | 0.878 | ||||||||||||
| 2012-13 | KHL | 16 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 1.74 | ||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | NHL | 63 | 63 | 41 | 14 | 6 | 2013 | 146 | 2.41 | 0.927 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 231 | 20 | 2.77 | 0.913 | ||
| 2013-14 | Olympics | 3 | 5 | 1.99 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | NHL | 57 | 57 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 1791 | 141 | 2.56 | 0.921 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | NHL | 57 | 57 | 27 | 25 | 3 | 1714 | 148 | 2.81 | 0.914 | ||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NHL | 24 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 745 | 76 | 3.38 | 0.898 | |||||||||||
| 2017-18 | NHL | 51 | 51 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 1595 | 128 | 2.68 | 0.920 | ||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | 49 | 49 | 20 | 19 | 9 | 1496 | 136 | 2.87 | 0.909 | ||||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | 45 | 45 | 19 | 14 | 6 | 1278 | 110 | 2.62 | 0.914 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 559 | 44 | 2.14 | 0.921 | ||
| 2020-21 | NHL | 36 | 36 | 19 | 11 | 4 | 1020 | 72 | 2.04 | 0.929 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 437 | 34 | 2.56 | 0.922 | ||
| 2021-22 | NHL | 31 | 31 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 978 | 87 | 2.91 | 0.911 | ||||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | 23 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 689 | 60 | 2.70 | 0.913 | ||||||||||
| 2023-24 | NHL | 28 | 28 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 837 | 69 | 2.60 | 0.918 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 152 | 13 | 2.70 | 0.914 | ||
| 2024-25 | NHL | 10 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 262 | 29 | 2.89 | 0.889 | ||||||||||
| NHL Career | 621 | 621 | 289 | 232 | 71 | 18625 | 1572 | 2.65 | 0.916 | 65 | 65 | 32 | 30 | 0 | 1921 | 157 | 2.44 | 0.918 | ||