"Tsyplakov confirmed Wednesday that the decision stemmed from what he and Roy both called "little details" in his game that need refinement. "It's just some of the little details," Tsyplakov said after morning skate, where he skated as an extra. "It needs a little bit better of a connection... It's about tactics in the D-zone, the neutral zone. It just needs a little bit of a correction.""
"Roy echoed the sentiment, emphasizing that the move was less about discipline and more about timing. "Sometimes you make a change to make a change," he said. "Kyle [MacLean] hasn't played this year, and we felt like it's time for him to play. I think he's going to bring energy and speed to the lineup." Kyle MacLean will draw in alongside Casey Cizikas and Simon Holmstrom on the fourth line, while Tsyplakov watches from the press box."
"Tsyplakov, 26, is in his second season with the Islanders after joining from Spartak Moscow of the KHL last summer. He tallied 10 goals and 25 assists in 77 games last season before signing a two-year contract extension in July. The benching comes after Monday's 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, when Tsyplakov's miscue on a defensive rush led to a goal by defenseman Logan Stanley. He played just 6:43 and was benched for the entire third period."
The New York Islanders will scratch winger Maxim Tsyplakov for Thursday's game as coach Patrick Roy looks to reset the fourth line. Roy described the move as timing rather than discipline and will insert Kyle MacLean alongside Casey Cizikas and Simon Holmstrom. Tsyplakov acknowledged small tactical and connection issues in the D-zone and neutral zone that require correction. The benching followed a miscue that led to a goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets, and he was held out of the entire third period after playing just 6:43. Roy said Tsyplakov has things to clean up and expects him to work hard and return ready to play.
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