Maxim Tsyplakov: the Habs were not among the three finalist teams

In the end, it’s in the Big Apple that he’ll pursue his career, possibly because he’s more likely to have an important role with the Islanders. Because in Florida and Vegas, let’s just say, there’s no shortage of attacking talent.

We should also remember that an Islanders scout is a good friend of Tsyplakov’s, as Zadarnowski said earlier today. That must have weighed in the balance, too.

With the Islanders, he will join three of his compatriots in Alexander Romanov, Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov. He’ll also have the chance to prove his worth, as he’ll be playing in the top-6 on Long Island.

Not a bad situation for him, let’s say.

Of course, it’s a shame for the Habs, who could have got their hands on a gamble without the slightest risk. That said, the club will have the chance to find other options to bolster its attack this summer, a priority for management this off-season.

It’s a shame… but it’s not the end of the world, either. Let’s wish him the best of luck with the Islanders, and hope he doesn’t haunt the Habs too much either.

In gusts

– Indeed.

– It’s still the talk of the town 10 years later.

– To be continued.