Islanders Acquire Ondrej Palat – NHL Trade News
- The New York islanders acquired veteran forward Ondřej Palát and draft picks from the New Jersey Devils on January 27, 2026, in exchange for Maxim Tsyplakov and additional...
- Ondřej Palát,a seasoned NHL player,joins the Islanders without any salary retention,meaning New York will assume his full $6 million cap hit.The Islanders sent forward maxim Tsyplakov to the...
- Example: According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the trade includes a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick going to the Islanders.
Ondřej Palát Traded to New York Islanders
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The New York islanders acquired veteran forward Ondřej Palát and draft picks from the New Jersey Devils on January 27, 2026, in exchange for Maxim Tsyplakov and additional draft considerations.
Trade Details
Ondřej Palát,a seasoned NHL player,joins the Islanders without any salary retention,meaning New York will assume his full $6 million cap hit.The Islanders sent forward maxim Tsyplakov to the Devils, along with a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
Example: According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, the trade includes a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-round pick going to the Islanders. Source: Pierre LeBrun on X.
Player Backgrounds
Ondřej Palát has played 648 NHL games, registering 143 goals and 268 assists for a total of 411 points as of January 27, 2026. Hockey-Reference.com. Maxim Tsyplakov has played 23 NHL games,registering 1 goal and 2 assists. Hockey-Reference.com.
Cap Implications
The Islanders will take on Palát’s full $6 million cap hit, which could impact their flexibility for further roster moves. david Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reported that no salary retention was included in the deal.Source: David pagnotta on X.