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Tuesday evening saw New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald finally begin to correct a years old mistake now when it was announced that Ondrej Palat would be held out of the game for “roster related reasons” which usually means a trade is coming.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / January 29

Rangers Daily: Sharks reportedly in on Panarin; Palat trade grades

Artemi Panarin’s days on Broadway are numbered, we all know that. But where is the New York Rangers leading scorer headed next? Perhaps San Jose? Sheng Peng reported in San Jose Hockey Now that the Sharks have been in contact with the Rangers about Panarin.

New York Islanders News / Breakaway on SI / January 29

Veteran Forward Scores Goal in First Islanders Game After Trade

For Ondrej Palat, his first-ever game with the New York Islanders resulted in him being named the contest's first star. Against the New York Rangers, the Islanders captured a dominant 5-2 win over a team that has been struggling all year.

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Ondrej Palat's goal in Islanders debut keys win over Rangers

Ondrej Palat opened the scoring in his first game for the host New York Islanders to give his new team a lead it never relinquished Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over the undermanned New York Rangers in Elmont, N.Y.

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Ondrej Palat News / Field Level Media / January 28

Islanders acquire Ondrej Palat, draft picks from Devils

The New York Islanders acquired forward Ondrej Palat in a deal with the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders also received a third-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a sixth-round selection in 2027 in the deal on Tuesday night for forward Maxim Tsyplakov.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 28

Ondrej Palat trade grades for Islanders, Devils

The New York Islanders traded for Carson Soucy in a deal with the New York Rangers on Monday. That was apparently their first shot of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, as they made their next move around 24 hours later.

New Jersey Devils News / Breakaway on SI / January 27

Devils Trade Veteran Forward to Islanders

On Jan. 25, Breakaway On SI spotted New Jersey Devils General Manager Tom Fitzgerald in the press box during the Devils' eventual 4-2 loss at the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 27

Islanders acquire Palat, picks from Devils for Tsyplakov

The New York Islanders have acquired forward Ondrej Palat and two future draft picks from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Maxim Tsyplakov, the clubs announced Tuesday evening.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Devils’ Ondrej Palat Traded to New York Islanders

As the New Jersey Devils trickled out for Tuesday night’s warmups, the team announced that Ondrej Palat be held out for “roster related reasons”. Now, per Pierre LeBrun, Palat has been dealt to the New York Islanders, in addition to a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 sixth-round pick, in exchange for forward Maxim Tsyplakov.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Devils’ Ondrej Palat Held Out of Lineup for 'Roster Related Reasons'

As the New Jersey Devils trickled out for Tuesday night’s warmups, Ondrej Palat was nowhere to be found. Moments later, the team announced he’d be held out for “roster related reasons”.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Islanders Acquire Ondrej Palat

6:45 PM: As expected, Ondřej Palát has been traded, as the New York Islanders acquire the veteran along with draft picks. Maxim Tsyplakov is headed to New Jersey, while the Islanders also bring in a third-round pick in 2026, as well as a sixth-round pick in 2027, according to TSN’s Pierre Lebrun.