We knew pretty quick he was going to be a stud
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov turning heads: ‘We knew pretty quick he was going to be a stud’
But as they closed their preseason with another strong performance Friday against the Rangers, there was more evidence that free-agent signee Maxim Tsyplakov could end up being the under-the-radar addition that could give this team an enormous boost in 2024-25.
Islanders’ Maxim Tsyplakov ably bridging communication gap
Tsyplakov is not the first, nor will he be the last, person to make such a jump. But the commonality with which it happens makes it easy to dismiss the scale of such a leap. So too does the relative ease with which most Russian (or other European) players pick up English — Tsyplakov very much included.
Maxim Tsyplakov with a Spectacular Powerplay Goal from New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers
Maxim Tsyplakov (New York Islanders) with a Spectacular Powerplay Goal from New York Islanders vs. New York Rangers, 10/04/2024
Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov: Bags powerplay goal
Tsyplakov bagged a goal (on three shots) and added an assist in Friday's 5-2 preseason win over the Rangers. Tsyplakov was outstanding in the powerplay, as both of his goal contributions in this "Battle of New York" came with the man advantage -- he set up Bo Horvat's goal in the final minutes of the first period and later gave the Isles the lead with less than a minute to go in the second frame.
Islanders Maxim Tsyplakov’s Rapid Growth Has Him Ready For Big Role In NHL Rookie Campaign
From question mark to exclamation mark, Maxim Tsyplakov is looking like a real game-breaker for the Islanders.
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Pierre Engvall, Justin Holl headline NHL waivers for Oct. 6
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