Calgary lands the Russian forward and defenseman Simon Nemec in a massive blockbuster trade, ending Tsyplakov’s brief stint in New Jersey following his mid-season departure from Long Island.
Former New York Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov is on the move yet again.
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Devils traded the Russian forward, along with defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames, in exchange for the New York Rangers' 2026 second-round pick, the Vegas Golden Knights' 2027 first-round pick, the Colorado Avalanche's 2028 first-round pick and prospect Etienne Morin.
Both first-rounnd picks are top-10 protected.
The Islanders traded Tsyplakov on Jan. 8 to the Devils in exchange for Ondrej Palat and their 2026 third-round pick before flipping that pick to the New York Rangers to acquire Carson Soucy.
Tsyplakov, who was in the first season of a two-year extension worth $2.25 million annually, recorded 37 points (11 goals, 26 assists) in 126 games with Long Island.
With New Jersey, Tsyplakov recorded just one goal and one assist in 22 games.
