A veteran goaltender who has spent years on the sidelines is making an unexpected return to training camp, with his team’s general manager calling his readiness "almost a miracle." The player, who has not appeared in an NHL game in years, is now healthy and preparing for the season ahead, defying expectations about his career’s final chapter. His resilience raises questions about whether he can reclaim his form or serve a new role after such a long absence. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if this late-career resurgence can translate into meaningful contributions on the ice.

Semyon Varlamov is healthy and ready for training camp, a development New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said is "almost a miracle." The 38-year-old goalie has not played an NHL game ...