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" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Tsyplakov was 25 by that date." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "In what's been a tough start to the Islanders' season, Tsyplakov has shown why many teams lined up for his talents." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "While the goal production may be low playing in a top-six role from the get-go with just two, his ability to read players and plays, slow the game down, and find his teammates has been a major standout." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He also has the confidence to drive the net and play in front of and behind the net, which the Islanders needed more of heading into the 2024-25 season and still need more of:" } }, { "id": "5f4hhu36-fo3v7iaq", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/1852505598392180954", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1852505598392180954", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Through 12 games, Tsyplakov has two goals and five assists for seven points, which puts him third in the Calder Trophy race at this point in time." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Out of all the Calder hopefuls, Tsyplakov's 16:43 minutes per game ranks second." } }, { "type": "image", "data": { "file": { "url": "https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjEwNDg2OTcxNTMxNzk4MzUz/usatsi_24646678.jpg" }, "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Let's look at the list:" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Leading the rookie brigade is Dallas Stars forward Logan Stankoven, 21, who has one goal and nine assists for 10 points in 11 games playing on their top line. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Stankoven is averaging 15:39 minutes per game. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Second is Philadelphia Flyers superstar in the making, 19-year-old Matvei Michkov, who has four goals and five assists for nine points in 12 games. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He's averaging 18:10 minutes per game, playing on their second line. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Behind Tsyplakov would be Anaheim Ducks' 20-year-old forward Cutter Gauthier, who has four assists through 11 games." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "He's averaged 14:58 per game, playing on their second line. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The San Jose Sharks young dynamic duo of Macklin Celebrini, 18, and Will Smith, 19, round out the five and six spots with two points each. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Celebrini, who played just 17:35 before suffering an injury in his season debut, has a goal and an assist in one game, while Smith, who has averaged 13:41 has two assists in 10 games, lining up as their third-line center. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "Because the Islanders are down Mathew Barzal and Anthony Duclair, two-thirds of their top line, head coach Patrick Roy is giving No. 7 more opportunities, whether it be at 5-on-5 or on the power play. " } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "After a two-point performance against the Buffalo Sabres, in which he played 15:01, Roy spiked Tsyplakov's minutes, playing him 16:32 in their 5-2 loss to the New York Rangers on Sunday." } }, { "id": "eids0nm5-qvi6dez6", "type": "embed", "data": { "service": "twitter", "source": "https://twitter.com/NYIslanders/status/1852511890045305278", "embed": "https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?id=1852511890045305278", "caption": "" } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "That was the most minutes he's played since skating 18:09 in their 4-3 overtime win against the New Jersey Devils on Oct. 25." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "The expectation is that, while the Islanders try to deal with their injury woes, Tsyplakov will get even more playing time." } }, { "type": "paragraph", "data": { "text": "If Tsyplakov can take advantage of those newfound minutes, he could win the Calder Trophy come season's end. " } } ] }

Islanders Maxim Tsyplakov's Rookie Of The Year Candidacy Grows With Even More Ice Time Due To Injuries