Tanner Fritz is old enough to have perspective and priorities, so he is not carrying any delusions about why he is at training camp with the Islanders, or what his role with the organization might be.
Varlamov’s $2.75 million annual salary is on the high end for a backup goaltender, but the Islanders would contend that is because he is one of the better backup goaltenders in the league.
Zach Parise won’t be with the Islanders when they hit the ice for training camp Thursday. Barring something unexpected, he won’t be there on opening night against the Sabres, either.