Kent Hughes has eyes everywhere on the globe, and as we mentioned a few days ago, a forward was on the verge of signing with the Canadiens.
Tsyplakov is a prolific scorer, notably with 31 goals in 65 games this season. He could help either the Canadiens or the Rocket, and Kent Hughes seems to be in full charm offensive to bring him into the organization.
Could the Gorton/Hughes duo see Tsyplakov as the next Artemi Panarin, a great find from the KHL? It's very possible. I can't imagine the GM would go see a player from so far away just to offer him to play in the AHL.