Ben Shelley: Islanders sign Maxim Tsyplakov

Roy also has a solid history of connecting with and elevating the games of Russian Imports.

This move as stated is low risk with a potential for high rewards. The two questions I have are will his skating be able to keep up in the NHL and will he score consistently enough to be affective.

I get the whole sell that a lot of teams wanted him but, if you look at the team that wanted him. Those teams were not exactly hurting for scoring punch or speed.

We shall see what from Russia with Love brings us in September.

Friedman believes Martin Necas could be traded this summer. The 25-year-old winger is a restricted free agent with arbitration rights this summer.

This move as stated is low risk with a potential for high rewards. The two questions I have are will his skating be able to keep up in the NHL and will he score consistently enough to be affective.

I get the whole sell that a lot of teams wanted him but, if you look at the team that wanted him. Those teams were not exactly hurting for scoring punch or speed.

We shall see what from Russia with Love brings us in September.
- Nfdbulldawg

I just love these 1-year deals. Lou should have done these things earlier. You sign players to 1-year deals and use Bridge players when you can. This buys you time to draft and develop better prospects.

I just love these 1-year deals. Lou should have done these things earlier. You sign players to 1-year deals and use Bridge players when you can. This buys you time to draft and develop better prospects.
- ses111

I just love these 1-year deals. Lou should have done these things earlier. You sign players to 1-year deals and use Bridge players when you can. This buys you time to draft and develop better prospects.
- ses111

I am all for 1 and 3 year deals.

I am all for 1 and 3 year deals.
- Nfdbulldawg

The less you spend on the bottom 6, the more you have to spend on the top 6. Worse thing you can be is a middle team with a lousy Cap.

The less you spend on the bottom 6, the more you have to spend on the top 6. Worse thing you can be is a middle team with a lousy Cap.
- ses111

Yep this. Can’t lock up bottom pairing/6 players to long term deals. Makes little to no sense. Cizikas is an exception but I say that not exactly being enamored with his deal either. I can at least make some semblance of sense with it though unlike others over the last few years…

Yep this. Can’t lock up bottom pairing/6 players to long term deals. Makes little to no sense. Cizikas is an exception but I say that not exactly being enamored with his deal either. I can at least make some semblance of sense with it though unlike others over the last few years…
- Cptmjl

I like Casey but I'm also not crazy about his contract. You really need flexibility in a Cap world. The Islanders have to get back to being able to draft and develop players. It's nice to have a solid 3rd and 4th line, they do not drive the play like the top 6 though.

This move as stated is low risk with a potential for high rewards. The two questions I have are will his skating be able to keep up in the NHL and will he score consistently enough to be affective.

I get the whole sell that a lot of teams wanted him but, if you look at the team that wanted him. Those teams were not exactly hurting for scoring punch or speed.

We shall see what from Russia with Love brings us in September.
- Nfdbulldawg

I don't think there's any risk at all. If he stinks you either tell him he can play in the AHL or they can terminate his deal and he can go back to Russia.

Maybe he tops out as a 3rd liner that can play physical and chip in the odd goal here or there, but I'm more than fine having him be that since we didn't have to give up any assets to acquire him.

https://thehockeynews.com...ace-free-agents-offseason
If I'm reading this Rosner article correctly, the Isles could have a little north of $9MM after shoring up RFA contracts, and UFA Mike Reilly. Assuming they don't resign 15 & 17. Wondering what it would take to get Guentzel, assuming he'd sign here of course. Guessing north of $9 million??

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-maxim-tsyplakov-cap-space-free-agents-offseason
If I'm reading this Rosner article correctly, the Isles could have a little north of $9MM after shoring up RFA contracts, and UFA Mike Reilly. Assuming they don't resign 15 & 17. Wondering what it would take to get Guentzel, assuming he'd sign here of course. Guessing north of $9 million??
- streaks

I would roll the dice and let Reilly walk and just play Bolduc the entire year. I cannot see being able to sign Guentzel even if the Islanders have the room.

https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/new-york-islanders-maxim-tsyplakov-cap-space-free-agents-offseason
If I'm reading this Rosner article correctly, the Isles could have a little north of $9MM after shoring up RFA contracts, and UFA Mike Reilly. Assuming they don't resign 15 & 17. Wondering what it would take to get Guentzel, assuming he'd sign here of course. Guessing north of $9 million??
- streaks

That's not correct. They have $6,287,500 in cap space as of right now, that's after the cap rise from $83.5M to $87.7M.

That will be less after "calling up" Tsyplakov (assuming CapFriendly is correct and he is currently not on the NHL roster), making a few RFA signings, and potentially re-signing Reilly.

CF has Tsyplakov at $950k
Holmstrom/MacLean will likely come in around the same
I assume Reilly gets a raise from the $1M he was making, if they bring him back. I'm figuring about $2M for him.
Iskhakov won't be much less but is waivers exempt so he likely starts in Bridgeport so I'm not counting him

So that's a bit under $5M in added cap space which leaves them with very little for anything else. Not to mention that gives them exactly 12F and 6D, so they'd need to fit in 3 more players as extras. Gauthier can be waived and sent to the AHL to save about $780k (or be an extra F)

They would almost certainly have to move one of (if not more than one) Pageau/Palmieri/Nelson to make space to do anything of substance this offseason and that would still be a stretch.

That's not correct. They have $6,287,500 in cap space as of right now, that's after the cap rise from $83.5M to $87.7M.

That will be less after "calling up" Tsyplakov (assuming CapFriendly is correct and he is currently not on the NHL roster), making a few RFA signings, and potentially re-signing Reilly.

CF has Tsyplakov at $950k
Holmstrom/MacLean will likely come in around the same
I assume Reilly gets a raise from the $1M he was making, if they bring him back. I'm figuring about $2M for him.
Iskhakov won't be much less but is waivers exempt so he likely starts in Bridgeport so I'm not counting him

So that's a bit under $5M in added cap space which leaves them with very little for anything else. Not to mention that gives them exactly 12F and 6D, so they'd need to fit in 3 more players as extras. Gauthier can be waived and sent to the AHL to save about $780k (or be an extra F)

They would almost certainly have to move one of (if not more than one) Pageau/Palmieri/Nelson to make space to do anything of substance this offseason and that would still be a stretch.
- eichiefs9

I hope we have some sort of re-tool this offseason, but we most likely need to wait for the next trade deadline. I wonder if Lou will give even more time in not making big moves since Patrick did not have training camp with the team? I'm good for this year to use players like Tsyplakov and Bridge players and using Barzal and Bo on different lines. We should use this year to find out about players.

I hope we have some sort of re-tool this offseason, but we most likely need to wait for the next trade deadline. I wonder if Lou will give even more time in not making big moves since Patrick did not have training camp with the team? I'm good for this year to use players like Tsyplakov and Bridge players and using Barzal and Bo on different lines. We should use this year to find out about players.
- ses111

I could see them moving on from Pageau and giving 4C to MacLean and 3C to Cizikas.

Fine move for cap space, but MacLean was around 42% at the dot and Pageau was 55%. That's a big gap that's going to leave them with faceoff issues.

I could see them moving on from Pageau and giving 4C to MacLean and 3C to Cizikas.

Fine move for cap space, but MacLean was around 42% at the dot and Pageau was 55%. That's a big gap that's going to leave them with faceoff issues.
- eichiefs9

I mean someone besides Cal and MM should go this offseason. Maybe trade Palms this summer before he breaks down again. Do you see Jeffries, Maggio, or Dufour having a shot in making the team? I do not see this team being a legit Cup team this year, so why not find out about as many players as possible?

I mean someone besides Cal and MM should go this offseason. Maybe trade Palms this summer before he breaks down again. Do you see Jeffries, Maggio, or Dufour having a shot in making the team? I do not see this team being a legit Cup team this year, so why not find out about as many players as possible?
- ses111

I mean nothing is guaranteed, but no...I don't think any of them have a real shot at making the team out of camp.

Jefferies has 12 pro games under his belt. Expecting him to jump into the NHL after that seems incredibly unlikely.

Dufour and Maggio have a little upside, but Dufour can't skate and neither has produced offensively at a level that makes me believe that they have any realistic chance to make the team. There's no point in having them sit in the press box when they can be playing big minutes in Bridgeport.

Iskhakov has an chance at being an extra forward but I'm not so sure that would be best for him and the team. My guess is that he starts in the AHL and is the first call-up if a scoring forward gets hurt.

edit: I made an error before too. If Reilly signs they have 7 defensemen, including Bolduc remaining the extra.

I mean nothing is guaranteed, but no...I don't think any of them have a real shot at making the team out of camp.

Jefferies has 12 pro games under his belt. Expecting him to jump into the NHL after that seems incredibly unlikely.

Dufour and Maggio have a little upside, but Dufour can't skate and neither has produced offensively at a level that makes me believe that they have any realistic chance to make the team. There's no point in having them sit in the press box when they can be playing big minutes in Bridgeport.

Iskhakov has an chance at being an extra forward but I'm not so sure that would be best for him and the team. My guess is that he starts in the AHL and is the first call-up if a scoring forward gets hurt.

edit: I made an error before too. If Reilly signs they have 7 defensemen, including Bolduc remaining the extra.
- eichiefs9

Wonder what happens with Wally? Would you move Nelson, Palms, or JGP this offseason or wait until 2025 deadline? I just worry Lou would not move them if the Islander were in a playoff spot or close.

Wonder what happens with Wally? Would you move Nelson, Palms, or JGP this offseason or wait until 2025 deadline? I just worry Lou would not move them if the Islander were in a playoff spot or close.
- ses111

I don't know what they'll do with Wahlstrom. My gut tells me he's gone but I don't think it's impossible to imagine a scenario where they keep him as an extra forward signed for very little.

I would imagine Lou feels him out to see where his head is at. They could keep him if he really wants to be here or they can cut him loose if he's ready for a change of scenery.

Regarding the rest:

I don't know. I have to imagine they would get more for Nelson or Palmieri now, especially if they retained, from some playoff team that lacks center depth and was eliminated. (cough, Colorado, cough). I don't think they get much for Pageau given that his game has deteriorated a little and he still has two years carrying a $5M cap hit.

I don't know what they'll do with Wahlstrom. My gut tells me he's gone but I don't think it's impossible to imagine a scenario where they keep him as an extra forward signed for very little.

I would imagine Lou feels him out to see where his head is at. They could keep him if he really wants to be here or they can cut him loose if he's ready for a change of scenery.
- eichiefs9

I just wonder if Wally shows something since it's more time away from his injury. Maybe you trade Palms and give Wally every chance this year?

That's not correct. They have $6,287,500 in cap space as of right now, that's after the cap rise from $83.5M to $87.7M.

That will be less after "calling up" Tsyplakov (assuming CapFriendly is correct and he is currently not on the NHL roster), making a few RFA signings, and potentially re-signing Reilly.

CF has Tsyplakov at $950k
Holmstrom/MacLean will likely come in around the same
I assume Reilly gets a raise from the $1M he was making, if they bring him back. I'm figuring about $2M for him.
Iskhakov won't be much less but is waivers exempt so he likely starts in Bridgeport so I'm not counting him

So that's a bit under $5M in added cap space which leaves them with very little for anything else. Not to mention that gives them exactly 12F and 6D, so they'd need to fit in 3 more players as extras. Gauthier can be waived and sent to the AHL to save about $780k (or be an extra F)

They would almost certainly have to move one of (if not more than one) Pageau/Palmieri/Nelson to make space to do anything of substance this offseason and that would still be a stretch.
- eichiefs9

Dammit, you’re correct. Poor reading comprehension on my part. They really have to hope Tsyplakov transitions to the NHL quickly. Really not much room to make any decent adjustments without moving someone.

I just wonder if Wally shows something since it's more time away from his injury. Maybe you trade Palms and give Wally every chance this year?
- ses111

It's possible, but given the fact that nobody really knows what direction they're planning to go in...I don't have any idea what's going to happen.

But Wahlstrom has really never shown me anything that leads me to believe he has the intelligence and/or footspeed to stick in a scoring role in the NHL. The shot is there but means nothing if he can't be trusted to be on the ice to use it.

It's possible, but given the fact that nobody really knows what direction they're planning to go in...I don't have any idea what's going to happen.

But Wahlstrom has really never shown me anything that leads me to believe he has the intelligence and/or footspeed to stick in a scoring role in the NHL. The shot is there but means nothing if he can't be trusted to be on the ice to use it.
- eichiefs9

No question Wally is a risk at this point. I'm just thinking about the future and players like Nelson, Palms, and JGP are not the future. Islanders will continue to struggle unless they identify a clear path forward.

It's possible, but given the fact that nobody really knows what direction they're planning to go in...I don't have any idea what's going to happen.

But Wahlstrom has really never shown me anything that leads me to believe he has the intelligence and/or footspeed to stick in a scoring role in the NHL. The shot is there but means nothing if he can't be trusted to be on the ice to use it.
- eichiefs9

It's now 3 different coaches (Trotz, Lambert and Roy) who have given up on Wally. Maybe the problem is Wally and not the coaches?