While Noah Dobson’s future with the New York Islanders dominates fans’ minds, Alexander Romanov’s future remains a question mark. Like Dobson, Romanov is a pending restricted free agent, and it will be up to new GM Mathieu Darche to decide the best path forward for the 25-year-old defenseman.
The outcome of the 2025 NHL Draft will likely play a massive role in whether Romanov fits into the Islanders’ blue-line puzzle.