Maxim Tsyplakov

27-Year-Old Right WingRW
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Tsyplakov's first NHL campaign came at age 26, and he performed fairly well as a power forward in the Islanders' middle six. He ended the year with 10 goals, 35 points, 116 shots on net, 140 hits, 39 PIM and a plus-4 rating over 77 appearances. Tsyplakov probably won't have a particularly high ceiling on offense, especially if he continues to be more of a pass-first player, but the Islanders' abysmal power-play work in 2024-25 likely limited his potential to an extent. His path to the NHL is not a particularly common one in general, but it's worked before, and Tsyplakov could be another success story if he can grow his game in 2025-26. With a middle-six role likely in place, he's worth a look as a depth option in fantasy formats that count hits. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $4.5 million contract with the Islanders in July of 2025.
Remains with team, playing Saturday
RWNew Jersey Devils
March 7, 2026
Tsyplakov is expected to be in the lineup for the Devils on Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The Devils waived Tsyplakov on Thursday, but he will remain with the team. The Devils can send him to the minors over the next 30 days without requiring waivers. He has yet to pick up a point in nine games with New Jersey since being acquired from the Islanders on Jan. 27. It has been a lost year for the Russian, who managed one goal and one assist in 27 games with the Islanders before the trade.
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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    14:58
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:31
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:00
 
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2024–25
14:58
1:31
0:00
2025–26
8:08
0:10
0:00
2025–26
9:39
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Tsyplakov signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Islanders in May following a breakout season with Spartak Moscow of the KHL. The 25-year-old winger racked up 31 goals and 47 points in 65 regular-season contests before adding two goals and two assists in 11 playoff outings. Tsyplakov will get every opportunity to land a middle-six role with the Islanders out of training camp. He has plenty of sleeper value if he meshes well alongside Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri, who were both productive players last season. Tsyplakov is worth monitoring during camp, and he could be worthy of a late-round selection in fantasy drafts.
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Hits waiver wire
RWNew Jersey Devils
March 5, 2026
Tsyplakov was placed on waivers by New Jersey on Thursday.
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Acquired in trade
RWNew Jersey Devils
January 27, 2026
Tsyplakov was obtained by New Jersey from the Islanders on Tuesday in exchange for Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round selection, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.
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Snags assist Monday
RWNew York Islanders
January 27, 2026
Tsyplakov notched an assist, two hits and two PIM in Monday's 4-0 win over the Flyers.
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Playing time remains thin
RWNew York Islanders
January 25, 2026
Tsyplakov has played in five of the Islanders' 11 games since the start of January after sitting out Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Sabres.
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In part-time role
RWNew York Islanders
December 10, 2025
Tsyplakov was scratched for Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set to be dealt?
RWNew York Islanders
January 27, 2026
Tsyplakov will reportedly be traded from the Islanders to the Devils, according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Friedman believes Ondrej Palat will head to the Islanders as part of the deal, which could include draft picks as well. Tsyplakov has one goal, one assist and 46 hits in 27 games this season.
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