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Darche Took His Shot At Marchenko, Now Islanders Need A Different Kind Of Blockbuster

The Islanders missed on Kirill Marchenko, but Mathieu Darche’s next big swing could come on defense as questions surround New York’s blue line.

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Oct 01, 2026
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This story has been updated following the announcement that Alexander Romanov sustained a torn right ACL. He’ll miss 6-8 months.

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