Islanders Preseason News: Varlamov returns in comeback win

Huge offseason acquisition, for sure. | Getty Images The Islanders had their second preseason outing Tuesday night in Manhattan, and though it meant nothing, it’s still fun to see the Smurfs blow a 3-0 lead to the Islanders, who prevailed, 4-3, on the back of three power play goals.

Recap and takeaways: Two goals from Matias Maccelli, good power play work — but whoa, whoa, let’s not overhype one preseason game against the sadsack red shorts — and, of course, Varly’s return. [Isles | Newsday | Post] • >Post-game scrum videos: Pete DeBoer | Varlamov • >A “very special moment” after all his rehab, Varlamov says. [Post] • >Victor Eklund has some friendly Swedes to learn from. [Isles] • >Co-owner Jon Ledecky spoke of the team’s role as a Long Island asset. A really, expensive one. [Newsday] • >The latest camp cuts begin filling out the AHL Hamilton roster. [THN]Elsewhere32 “bold” predictions, one for each team. The Islanders’ is just that they become deadline sellers, which is not very bold at all. [ESPN] • >The league provided a non-update update on the Texas expansion process, and tapped Ted Leonsis as the new Board of Governors lead. [NHL]