The New York Islanders and forward Maxim Tsyplakov avoided arbitration after agreeing on a two-year contract, the team announced.The deal carries an average annual value of $2.25 million, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Forward Maxim Tsyplakov has agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the New York Islanders ahead of his July 29 arbitration hearing date, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Friday.

The New York Islanders have signed Maxim Tsyplakov to a two-year contract. Last season, Tsyplakov scored 35 points (10 goals and 25 assists) in 77 games with the Islanders.