Overview
- The deal sends a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick to New York along with Palát in exchange for Tsyplakov.
- The Islanders assume Palát’s full $6 million cap hit with no salary retained, covering this season and next.
- New Jersey clears roughly $3–4 million in space, creating flexibility to retool before the deadline.
- Palát was immediately worked into New York’s lineup, skating on the second line with Bo Horvat and Emil Heineman at morning skate.
- The Devils gave Tsyplakov a top-six look in practice, signaling an opportunity after his limited role on Long Island.