Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov Avoids Arbitration, Agrees to Deal

Islanders and Max Tsyplakov avoid arbitration with new two-year pact

The Islanders and Max Tsyplakov did not get as far as arbitration by agreeing to a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually.

Islanders' Maxim Tsyplakov avoids arbitration, agrees to deal

The contact carries an average annual value of $2.25 million.

Snapshots: Tsyplakov, Knyzhov, Phillips

The Islanders settled with winger Maxim Tsyplakov before an arbitration hearing earlier today, with the two sides agreeing to a two-year deal with a $2.25MM cap hit. Tsyplakov came down significantly from his initial ask of a $3MM AAV to get the deal done, reports Stefen Rosner of NHL.com. Tsyplakov’s camp lowered their ask to the $2.75MM range once they realized they wouldn’t get Isles general manager Mathieu Darche to acquiesce and dole out a …

Report: Islanders re-sign Maxim Tsyplakov to two-year contract - Daily Faceoff

A player who was heading to salary arbitration looks to have come to terms on a new deal. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the New York Islanders managed to avoid arbitration with forward Maxim Tsyplakov, agreeing to terms on a two-year contract. The deal will carry an AAV of $2.25 million through the 2026-27 season. NYI and Maxim Tsyplakov avoid arbitration2 x $2.25M— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 25, 2025 Tsyplakov was one o…

New York Islanders Come to Agreement With Forward Avoiding Arbitration

The New York Islanders and their Russian forward have finally come to an agreement. Thus, avoiding the need for salary arbitration for the two sides. The 6’3″ Maxim Tsyplakov signs a new contract today to stay with the club for two seasons. This isn’t a huge deal, with an average annual salary of $2.25 million. However, it shows the Isles and general manager Mathieu Darche continue to make the little moves needed to improve their club. Let’s fin…

A rare arbitration case gets settled before hearing!

On Friday, the New York Islanders have avoided an arbitration hearing with restricted free agent winger Maxim Tsyplakov and signed him to a two-year, $4.5MM contract. This was first reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.Tsyplakov’s hearing was scheduled for Tuesday. This settlement comes with four days to go to spare. This is another arbitration case getting settled in the NHL prior to their respective hearings. Of the seven players who mad…