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Islanders Trade Nelson, Acquire Ritchie and First-Round Pick

7/28/2025

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In a bold move, the New York Islanders traded Brock Nelson, landing promising prospect Calum Ritchie and a coveted first-round pick. As General Manager Mathieu Darche weighs Anders Lee's contract future, the team also inked Maxim Tsyplakov to a two-year, $4.5 million deal, setting the stage for a playoff push.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the New York Islanders traded Brock Nelson, landing promising prospect Calum Ritchie and a coveted first-round pick. As General Manager Mathieu Darche weighs Anders Lee's contract future, the team also inked Maxim Tsyplakov to a two-year, $4.5 million deal, setting the stage for a playoff push.