Max Tsyplakov, Islanders’ rookie KHL import, shines in NHL debut
DALLAS — Max Tsyplakov didn't take the rookie lap before his NHL debut Thursday night, but he didn't look much like a rookie once the game started. The 26-year-old impressed throughout the preseason after arriving from the KHL, but questions remained heading into Opening Day as to how quickly he could adapt to the NHL […]
Islanders coach Patrick Roy marvels at Mets’ incredible journey to NLCS
DALLAS — Patrick Roy, like the rest of New York, is surprised by the OMG Mets. The Islanders' head coach admits he's not good at baseball, but he's well aware of the Mets' turnaround from a sub-. They advanced to the playoffs and chased them until they won. A dramatic series between the Brewers and […]
Islanders get some early déjâ vu in season-opening OT loss to Utah
Patrick Roy mentioned multiple times in the days leading up to Thursday that the Islanders' preseason was successful not because of the results, but because of the process he felt was successful. And while he can keep emphasizing that message as much as he wants after the opener, that doesn't tend to be what people […]
Semyon Varlamov to get opening night start as Islanders taking it slow with Ilya Sorokin
This is Semyon Varlamov's net on opening night. Ilya Sorokin will back up Varlamov in Thursday night's game against Utah Hockey Club and will be ready to play if needed, but Sorokin will miss most of the preseason and training camp after undergoing offseason hip surgery. Because of this, the Islanders have no intention of […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat named team’s alternate captain
Bo Horvat had been an unofficial member of the Islanders' coaching group since arriving in New York, so sewing a letter onto his sweater was only natural now that he had the opportunity to do so. Horvat, a former Canucks captain, will carry the 'A' mark as assistant captain alongside Brock Nelson, replacing Cal Clutterbuck […]
Islanders’ Noah Dobson looking to improve on strong 2023-24 season
Noah Dobson asked and answered the question a year ago, and then answered some more. It ended up being the season in which Dobson made his breakthrough, transforming from a young player full of potential to a star player who lived up to his potential. He scored more points than any Islanders defenseman since Denis […]
Grant Hutton looking to be Islanders’ seventh defenseman
Grant Hutton was not drafted. He's been chasing the NHL since signing with the Miami-Ohio Islanders nearly five years ago, appearing in 18 games with the big club and becoming a veteran presence in Bridgeport thanks to his troubles. I also received a backhanded compliment. The dream is etched on his face, which is missing […]
Oliver Wahlstrom makes case for spot on Islanders roster
Oliver Wahlstrom missed a lot of opportunities last season, but the Islanders felt they deserved to give him a chance by re-signing him to a one-year deal this offseason. So while Wahlstrom is unlikely to leave the organization unless the Islanders are taken out of training camp, his aim is to be on the 23-man […]
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov ably bridging communication gap
Put yourself in Maxim Tsyplakov's shoes for a moment. This is a 26-year-old who flew 4,666 miles and seven time zones and didn't know anyone particularly well in his new home. Does anyone really pay attention to foreign language lessons in school, other than what he learned in school? — and for some lessons this […]
Islanders give possible opening night hints with trio of forwards
Reading preseason lineups is a dangerous task at the best of times. But the Islanders offered a reason for the conspiracy on Monday. Maxim Tsyplakov made his debut in the top six. Julien Gauthier was keeping an eye on the fourth row. And Pierre Envall's absence was conspicuous. Maxim Tsyplakov was in the Islanders' top […]