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New York Post
25-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Islanders and Max Tsyplakov avoid arbitration with new two-year pact
The Islanders and Max Tsyplakov did not get as far as arbitration. The two sides avoided the July 29 hearing date as Tsyplakov inked a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Friday. The Islanders and Max Tsyplakov avoided arbitration with a two-year pact. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Tsyplakov (7) tallied 10 goals and 25 assists in his first NHL season. Robert Sabo for NY Post Tsyplakov, 26, was the Islanders' last remaining restricted free agent, so his signing should conclude the club's offseason business, barring something unforeseen. The Russian winger had 10 goals and 25 assists in his first NHL season with a role that generally fell in the middle six. He expressed frustration about the lack of scoring, but had solid advanced numbers and played a heavy game that the Islanders liked. With a different-looking forward group this season, including Jonathan Drouin, Emil Heineman and fellow Russian Max Shabanov, Tsyplakov's role will likely be dependent on training camp.
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Islanders in no rush to sign Max Tsyplakov as the final piece of offseason business
It's been three weeks since July 1, when Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche said he was 'very close' to locking up all of his restricted free agents, with no issues expected. Alexander Romanov already had signed a five-year contract extension by that point, and Darche proved to be correct about Emil Heineman, Simon Holmstrom and Marc Gatcomb, all of whom signed shortly thereafter. Advertisement Max Tsyplakov, though, still stands as seemingly the lone unfinished piece of business between Darche and a well-deserved vacation, with the Russian wing having filed for arbitration two weeks ago and no settlement having been reached since. While the NHLPA has not announced hearing dates for any of the 11 players in the league who filed for arbitration, the window for those hearings opened Sunday and runs through Aug. 4, so a resolution — in the form of arbitration or otherwise — could come down at any point. Generally speaking, it's quite rare for these situations to get as far as an arbitration hearing, which both sides almost always want to avoid, as it can result in bruised feelings. Of 14 players who filed for arbitration last summer, just one, Nashville defenseman Spencer Stastney, had a hearing. If it were to get that far, it's worth noting the arbitrator could only award Tsyplakov a one-year deal, as at 26 years old, he's one year away from being an unrestricted free agent. Advertisement 3 Max Tsyplakov looks to make a play as Kevin Bahl defends during the Islanders' 4-3 overtime loss to the Flames on March 22, 2025. Dennis Schneidler-Imagn Images The Islanders also could walk away if Tsyplakov is awarded $4.85 million or more, which would result in his becoming an unrestricted free agent, though that would be an extraordinary settlement for a player who had 35 points as an NHL rookie last season. The reasons for delay are likely twofold. First, deadlines tend to spur action in the NHL, and the deadline here, which is to say the hearing date, has not yet come. Advertisement Second, Tsyplakov became a father Saturday, and it's safe to presume that is taking priority over pending negotiations. 3 Max Tsyplakov filed for arbitration. NHLI via Getty Images The Islanders currently have about $4 million in cap space left, not including Matthew Schaefer's as-yet-unsigned entry-level deal, so this is not about a cap crunch. Tsyplakov had an up-and-down rookie season, showing himself to be an effective contributor while struggling to score at the same level he had in the KHL and bouncing between the second and third lines for much of the second half. Advertisement On the ice from Long Island Sign up for Inside the Islanders by Ethan Sears, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters Evolving Hockey projects his next deal to come in at two years with a $2.478 million AAV, which appears to be a solid ballpark estimate. While Tsyplakov's agent in Russia said in February that he was working toward a figure of $3 million annually, Tsyplakov quickly shot that down. 3 Max Pacioretty #67 of the Toronto Maple Leafs collides with Maxim Tsyplakov #7 of the New York Islanders during the second period at UBS Arena on January 02, 2025 in Elmont, New York. NHLI via Getty Images By way of comparison, the Islanders also just gave Holmstrom — who scored double the goals Tsyplakov did last season and is two years younger, also with arbitration rights — $3.6 million annually over the course of a two-year deal. There is no reason to assume this would reach the point of Tsyplakov being moved, but Darche already has shown a willingness to set hard lines in negotiations. The general manager repeatedly said he wanted to re-sign Noah Dobson, but when the defenseman's camp did not come down from a number beyond what Darche was comfortable with, the Islanders pivoted and dealt him to Montreal on the eve of the draft.
New York Post
05-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Max Tsyplakov files for arbitration with contract talks likely looming
The Islanders had two more contracts on their to-do list before Saturday's 5 p.m. deadline for player-elected arbitration. At least one of them might get complicated after Max Tsyplakov was one of 11 players to file for arbitration, per an NHLPA announcement. Advertisement Filing for arbitration does not preclude Tsyplakov's camp and the Islanders from working on a contract between now and a potential hearing, which would be held between July 20 and August 4. If anything, it may add pressure on both sides to get something done and avoid a potentially ugly hearing. Though a player filing for arbitration opens up a second buyout window for the Islanders, they are not expected to use it. Pierre Engvall, who would be the main buyout candidate on the roster, is not eligible to be bought out in the second window, as it only applies to contracts with a cap hit greater than $4 million. Advertisement Max Tsyplakov filed for arbitration. NHLI via Getty Images As of 5 p.m. things were quiet regarding Marc Gatcomb, the other arbitration-eligible restricted free agent yet to sign. Gatcomb's name was not on the PA's list of players to file for arbitration and The Post was told earlier in the day that the two sides were working to find a deal ahead of the deadline. Tsyplakov, who signed as a free agent from Russia a year ago, finished his first NHL season with 10 goals and 25 assists, flashing talent while still clearly in the midst of adjusting to a new league and new culture. Advertisement Though he went through a long scoreless stretch that spanned late December through mid-March and was healthy-scratched by Patrick Roy at one point, Tsyplakov carved out a middle-six role and played a heavy style of hockey that fit the Islanders well. 'Expecting for more from myself,' Tsyplakov said at breakup day. 'Score goals, more points and be a good player on ice. '… Here, I know I can score more and be better next season about this.' Advertisement Max Tsyplakov finished his first NHL season with 10 goals and 25 assists. NHLI via Getty Images If his contract is sorted out, he'll have the chance to do so next year, albeit on a team that figures to present stiffer competition at wing after the Islanders added Jonathan Drouin, Emil Heineman and Tsyplakov's compatriot Max Shabanov. For Gatcomb, that competition could spell trouble. On the ice from Long Island Sign up for Inside the Islanders by Ethan Sears, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Thank you Enter your email address Please provide a valid email address. By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Check out more newsletters The 25-year-old undrafted wing broke into the NHL last season, playing 39 games with the Islanders as they dealt with injury issues. Gatcomb played a physical game, averaging 3.92 hits per game, and showed a flair for scoring, with eight goals. Given their additions at wing and assuming that everyone comes into camp healthy, though, it's hard to see Gatcomb making the roster without a standout camp.
