"Mathieu Darche is going on a bit of a buying spree, as the New York Islanders' general manager acquired forward Ondrej Palat, a third-round draft pick, and a sixth-rounder from the New Jersey Devils for winger Maxim Tsyplakov on Tuesday night. With two years left on his contract, which carries a $6 million AAV hit, the Islanders are retaining all of his salary, which is why they received two draft picks."
"Palat has struggled mightily this season with a disappointing Devils squad, which was a microcosm of his disastrous stint in New Jersey. In 51 games, he had just four goals with six assists. The 34-year-old recorded 82 points in 197 games across his first three seasons with the Devils. A move to New York provides a reunion with Darche, as the two worked together with the Tampa Bay Lightning, which featured a pair of Stanley Cup titles."
Mathieu Darche acquired forward Ondrej Palat, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for winger Maxim Tsyplakov. The Islanders are retaining all of Palat's salary, a $6 million AAV with two years remaining, which prompted receipt of two draft selections. Palat posted four goals and six assists in 51 games this season after a difficult stint in New Jersey, though he previously averaged 56 points per 82 games and won two Stanley Cups during a decade with Tampa Bay. Palat projects as a bottom-six forward, penalty-kill option, and veteran depth piece for New York. Tsyplakov had one goal and one assist in 27 games this season.
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