Gleb Tsyplakov (LW, L, 6’0″, 161, Mamonty Yugry, 07/14/2008) Gleb Tsyplakov is a 6’0′, 160-pound undersized left-shot winger playing for Mamonty Yugry in the MHL. His 2025/26 production of 21 points in 44 games with a +10 is adequate, but at this point he does not have high-end offensive upside. He’s14 minutes per game with limited special teams involvement and to me he is clearly a supporting forward rather than a primary offensive driver. Statistically, Tsyplakov generates over three shot attempts per game and his 1.09 Grade-A scoring chances per game and 16% conversion rate show that when he does generate quality opportunities he can finish plays. He also contributes as a secondary playmaker with roughly one pre-shot pass per game, showing that he can help facilitate offense rather than simply acting as a shooter. Tsyplakov is willing to play a competitive game and get involved physically despite his lighter frame and that says something to me. He plays with energy and intensity that generate chances and contribute in transition. Players who combine offensive awareness with a competitive edge often develop into useful depth forwards as they gain strength. However, at 160 pounds he is still significantly underdeveloped physically, and until he adds strength he will struggle to consistently win battles or maintain puck possession against North American pros. His puck battle win rate of 48% is worrisome and will only drop as he moves up without adding strength, mass and power. His puck management ratio has significantly more giveaways than takeaways, meaning when he handles the puck under pressure he can be prone to being pushed around and make untimely turnovers. His pass completion rate of 77% is a major red flag and tells me his decision-making and execution with the puck remain areas for concern. Ultimately, Tsyplakov projects as a competitive, offense-supporting winger whose NHL pathway would rely on continued offensive development combined with improved physical strength and puck management. If he can add strength, improve his puck battle efficiency, and clean up turnovers while maintaining his ability to generate scoring chances, he could develop into a depth winger capable of contributing secondary offense and energy. If his physical limitations persist and his puck management does not improve, he will have a difficult time in North America.