nyet Still about the extension of that contract.
After Russian Max Tseplakov's agent, Alexander Chernik told Sports Express he was working on an extension with the islanders last week.
“We won't talk to the islanders,” Tsyplakov told the Post before reopening against the stars on Sunday. “There's time after the season. I'm not in a hurry.”
Following the translation of his agent's interview, It was done by Hockey NewsChernik said: “The islanders are ready to extend their contract. They have already spoken to us.”
The 26-year-old has since shown that the side is working towards a $3 million annual figure. This is a big jump from $950,000 Tsyplakov made as a rookie.
This is a pay cap this summer, with Tsyplakov adapting to the NHL and playing solidly in a middle-aged role for the islanders, and with seven goals and 18 assists on Sunday and 18 assists in 51 games on Sunday. They're lined up at.
As a restricted free agent this summer, the possibility is that Tsyplakov will remain on Long Island, and he will re-sign after the season and wait until it means he will hesitate to do so. He says it's not possible.
“I like everything,” Tsyplakov said of his time with the islanders so far. “I like the locker room, guys, coaches, management. Everything is good. I like this.”
Asked if he had completely ruled out the signature during the season, Tsyplakov did not directly say yes, but continued to show that it was not a plan.
“The first choice, the playoffs,” he said. “We'll go to the playoffs and then we can talk.”
Noah Dobson (right leg) and Mike Riley (Hart) both participated in the optional Sunday morning skating, but full contact drills were not involved.
Dobson is eligible to be removed from the long-term injury sanctuary from Sunday.
According to coach Patrick Roy, Riley hadn't been cleared due to contact yet and would not have been involved if he had been in full skate.
“Things are going well. Roy said of Riley. “…it was an option so he went on the ice. I'm sure we know more, but very It's progressing well to.
Adam Bocvist suffered healthy injuries on Sunday as Ryan Prock and Scott Mayfield both returned from injuries. Dennis Chorowski, who had been in the lineup before the 4 Nations break, was sent to AHL Bridgeport early in the week.
