This is what the journalist reports Elliott Friedman from Sportsnetthe Canadian would have contacted the attacker’s agent Maxim Tsyplakov Who wants to come to North America next season? Nevertheless, according to Friedman, the team management even met him personally.

During his appearance on the airwaves of BPM Sportsthe former head coach Bob Hartley discussed it who knows him well, who has done it against him and seen how he developed in the KHL.

In his opinion, we should not underestimate the impact Nick Bobrov, Co-Director of Recruitment at CH, in the negotiations. He, who has several contacts in Russia, could facilitate the signing of the sought-after attacker in Montreal.

He’s a good skater with good size. Very strong on the puck. He had by far his best offensive season. He has the size and style to play in North America. I see him as a good player on the third line. Good defensively, he benefited from more freedom on offense this year. He is a Russian player who plays in the North American style.

-Bob Hartley

This would certainly be a very interesting potential acquisition for Kent Hughes who could increase his attack without having to sacrifice elements.

• 25 years old, Maxim Tsyplakov was never drafted and weighs 1.95 meters. This season, he scored a record 31 goals and 16 assists for a total of 47 points in 65 KHL games.

In addition to the Canadian, the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Utah Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings would also be in the derby to convince him to sign with them.

According to rumors, Tsyplakov even turned down a contract extension in the KHL in order to try his luck in the NHL next season. He should make his decision and pick his team this week.

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