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Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 5/23/2026
2025 Stats
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Romanov finished the 2024-25 campaign with four goals, 20 points, 20 PIM, 100 shots, 147 hits and 165 blocks across 64 appearances with the Islanders. Those numbers are fairly consistent with what he did in 2022-23 (22 points, 198 hits and 129 blocks) and 2023-24 (22 points, 157 hits and 171 blocks), but he missed just seven regular-season games between those two campaigns, so in terms of points per game, his last season was a personal best. Regardless, his value has clearly come from his hits and blocks, and his lock on a top-four spot makes him a reasonable bet to perform favorably in those categories. Just keep in mind that any points he provides are a bonus, and not something you can count on with any regularity. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed an eight-year, $50 million contract with the Islanders in June of 2025.
Likely out for season
Romanov (shoulder) will have surgery and be out 5-6 months, the team announced Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Barring a deep playoff run from the Islanders, this in effect ends Romanov's season. The 25-year-old was hit from behind by Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from Tuesday's game for the hit. Romanov had one assist in 15 games while averaging 19:27 of ice time per night this season with a minus-7 rating, 31 hits and 31 blocked shots.
Barring a deep playoff run from the Islanders, this in effect ends Romanov's season. The 25-year-old was hit from behind by Mikko Rantanen, who was ejected from Tuesday's game for the hit. Romanov had one assist in 15 games while averaging 19:27 of ice time per night this season with a minus-7 rating, 31 hits and 31 blocked shots.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 19:27
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:06
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:04
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Romanov has back-to-back 22-point seasons as a member of the Islanders. He set new personal bests in 2023-24 with seven goals, 117 shots on net and 171 blocked shots across 81 regular-season appearances. Romanov's hit total decreased for a third straight campaign, but he still posted a respectable 157 bodychecks last season. The 24-year-old blueliner also averaged a career-high 20:50 of ice time while seeing hefty minutes at even strength and the penalty kill. Romanov won't contribute much offensively, but he can provide fantasy managers with shots, hits and blocks.
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Placed on IR
Romanov (upper body) was designated for injured reserve Wednesday, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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Sustains injury late in game
Romanov (upper body) was injured in the third period of Tuesday's game versus the Stars, and there was no update on his status after the contest, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Plucks first apple
Romanov notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Mammoth.
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Returning to action Thursday
Romanov (upper body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against Carolina, Andrew Gross of Newsday reports.
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Won't play Tuesday
Romanov (upper body) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Boston but will travel with the Islanders during their upcoming three-game road trip and is expected to play at some point, Stefen Rosner of NHL.com reports.
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Getting second opinion
Romanov is seeking a second opinion for his upper-body injury but is facing an extended absence, Emily Kaplan of ESPN reports Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Romanov has managed just one point in 15 appearances this year, so his potential long-term absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers. With the blueliner on the shelf, the team recalled Marshall Warren from the minors, but it's Adam Boqvist who figures to see additional ice time.
Romanov has managed just one point in 15 appearances this year, so his potential long-term absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy managers. With the blueliner on the shelf, the team recalled Marshall Warren from the minors, but it's Adam Boqvist who figures to see additional ice time.