Max Tsyplakov gets a new opportunity to rediscover his former self
Islanders’ Tsyplakov Gets Another Shot Vancouver, British Columbia — Patrick Roy observed a different version of Max Tsyplakov while reviewing his KHL highlights. The player showcased a blend of power and skill that seems absent in his current fight for a place in the Islanders’ roster. “He was dynamic—bringing the puck to the net and […]
Islanders are not in a hurry to sign Max Tsyplakov at the moment.
Three weeks have passed since July 1st, when Islanders General Manager Matthew Dersch mentioned he was “very close” to finalizing deals with all restricted free agents, and no complications were anticipated. By then, Alexander Romanov had already secured a five-year contract extension, validating Dersch’s expectations regarding Emil Heinemann, Simon Holmstrom, and Mark Gatcom. However, it […]
Max Tsyplakov providing jolt to Islanders fourth line
The fourth row of islanders has experienced ocean changes since Max Tseplakov joined Kyle MacLean and Mark Gatcom. A 4-3 overtime loss to the flames on Saturday marked yet another game where the bottom trio was one of the better forward groups, with the fourth row taking on a pair of goals and driving for […]
How Islanders’ Max Tsyplakov reacted to Patrick Roy’s criticism
Max Tsyplakov personally did not take it. He knows he made a mistake by lifting the puck deeper in his zone on Tuesday night, then making a mistake directly towards his goal. And more than that, he hasn't been excited about his game in general lately. So, hearing about coach Patrick Roy and telling him […]
Max Tsyplakov sets record straight to The Post on Islanders contract talks
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 […]
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov suspended three games for illegal hit
The Islanders will be without Maxim Tsyplakov for the next three games, with the left wing serving a three-game suspension for a hit on the Flyers' Ryan Poehling (an illegal check to the head) during Thursday's game. This was announced by the NHL Players Bureau. Safety was announced on Friday. Just over nine minutes into […]
Islanders’ Patrick Roy demotes Maxim Tsyplakov to fourth line
As strong as Maxim Tsyplakov was in his rookie year, taking penalties was a constant problem. And after Tsyplakov converted his second penalty in the second period of the Islanders' 6-3 win over the Penguins at UBS Arena on Saturday, coach Patrick Roy's patience ran thin. The Russian was relegated to the fourth line for […]
Islanders’ Bo Horvat has found groove since being paired with Maxim Tsyplakov
Less than three weeks ago, Bo Horvat was on the brink of a 13-game goalless streak. The cliché is that points come in bunches, so it may not be surprising that Horvat has since scored eight points (four goals, four assists) in his past seven games entering Monday's game. That includes a season-high three points […]
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’ 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 […]