Nyet simply but on that contract extension.
After Max Tsyplakov’s agent in Russia, Alexander Chernykh, instructed Sport Categorical he was engaged on an extension with the Islanders final week, Tsyplakov put the brakes on issues in the intervening time.
“We don’t talk with the Islanders,” Tsyplakov instructed The Publish earlier than the Islanders’ season resumed on Sunday towards the Stars. “You have time after season. We don’t rush.”
Per a translation of his agent’s interview, carried out by The Hockey Information, Chernykh mentioned, “The Islanders are ready to extend the contract. They’ve talked to us already.”
The 26-year-old later indicated that the perimeters have been working towards a determine of $3 million yearly, a giant soar from the $950,000 Tsyplakov is making as a rookie.
That might be in line each with the wage cap leaping this summer season and with Tsyplakov having tailored to the NHL and taking part in solidly in a middle-six position for the Islanders, with seven targets and 18 assists in 51 video games coming into Sunday.
As a restricted free agent this summer season, the chances are Tsyplakov does keep on Lengthy Island, and his saying he desires to attend till after the season to re-sign shouldn’t be taken to imply he’s hesitant about doing so.
“I like everything,” Tsyplakov mentioned of his time with the Islanders up to now. “I like locker room, guys, coach, management. All good. I like this.”
Requested whether or not he was ruling out signing in-season altogether, Tsyplakov didn’t instantly say sure, however continued to point that wasn’t the plan.
“I think first option, we make playoffs,” he mentioned. “Go in playoffs and after, we can talk.”
Noah Dobson (proper leg) and Mike Reilly (coronary heart) each participated in Sunday morning’s elective skate, although there have been no full-contact drills concerned.
Dobson is eligible to return off long-term injured reserve after Sunday.
Reilly, coach Patrick Roy mentioned, has not been cleared for contact but and doubtless wouldn’t have participated had it been a full skate.
“Things are going well. That’s all I’m gonna say,” Roy mentioned of Reilly. “… Because it was an optional, he went on the ice. I’m sure we’ll know more, but progressing very well.”
With Ryan Pulock and Scott Mayfield each again from damage, Adam Boqvist was made a wholesome scratch on Sunday. Dennis Cholowski, who had been within the lineup previous to the 4 Nations break, was waived and despatched to AHL Bridgeport earlier within the week.
