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.

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 Islanders and Max Tsyplakov did not get as far as arbitration. The two sides avoided the July 29 hearing date as Tsyplakov signed a two-year deal worth $2.25 million annually, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Friday.