strome is not going to play the 3rd line cetner...it was already said, when he plays he will be top 6
- LetsGoIsles

Maybe...if Seguin and Couturier can play fourth-line center, Strome can probably play third line until he outplays Nielsen for second line. And if Cappy's still the coach, I can't see him breaking up the flawed line that he seems to have absolutely fallen in love with. Also, talent- and potential-wise, I actually like my third line better than my second, so it's really just how it's written on paper. if that third line outscores that second line, hopefully they'd get more minutes...although...again...Cappy...

Assuming Perry is way out of our range, I wouldn't mind going into next year like this....I think Horton can be had cheap as he's having a bit of a down year and coming off a $4.5 mil contract. His combination of size and ability make him a nice match for Tavares and Moulson. It would also give us three decent sized forwards on lines one through 3 for defenses to contend with.

Moulson-Tavares-Horton
Grabner-Strome-Nino
Okposo/Nelson/Nielsen/Bailey
Martin-Cizikas-McD

I'm left handed and switched to right wing and had no issues..and i wasnt a nhl caliber player..it can be done..but nino on the second line would add some nice size and skill
- NYI78

To be honest... I'm a right shot and have always played the off wing.

It's just what you're used too.

I found it better for coming down the wing and taking shots.... better angles.

It felt weird playing RW.

It will be the same line up next year as it is this year if we are still in Nassau.

To be honest... I'm a right shot and have always played the off wing.

It's just what you're used too.

I found it better for coming down the wing and taking shots.... better angles.

It felt weird playing RW.
- jimmc7722

Same here...played both wings but always preferred the off-wing. Not like I was ever much of a threat either way...

It will be the same line up next year as it is this year if we are still in Nassau.
- kasperrko

+ some waiver wire pick ups

Same here...played both wings but always preferred the off-wing. Not like I was ever much of a threat either way...
- UIF

I'm a righty for the most part but sometimes to change it up you have to use the left

+ some waiver wire pick ups
- Cptmjl

Whoever is 35 and older and has not played in teh NHL for a couple of years

Whoever is 35 and older and has not played in teh NHL for a couple of years
- kasperrko

Former first rounder is a big +

Same here...played both wings but always preferred the off-wing. Not like I was ever much of a threat either way...
- UIF

especially on the power play

Same here...played both wings but always preferred the off-wing. Not like I was ever much of a threat either way...
- UIF

I've played both but definitely (as a righty) prefer the right side for the sake of picking the puck off the boards, sending it cross ice fast not to mention being in position to face a defender faster. As a dman I preferred the right side too.

Assuming Perry is way out of our range, I wouldn't mind going into next year like this....I think Horton can be had cheap as he's having a bit of a down year and coming off a $4.5 mil contract. His combination of size and ability make him a nice match for Tavares and Moulson. It would also give us three decent sized forwards on lines one through 3 for defenses to contend with.

Moulson-Tavares-Horton
Grabner-Strome-Nino
Okposo/Nelson/Nielsen/Bailey
Martin-Cizikas-McD
- keaner17

Personally I would love to have Horton but in your scenario I think it would be Boyes and not Grabner on the 2nd line. Now that might work.

Assuming Perry is way out of our range, I wouldn't mind going into next year like this....I think Horton can be had cheap as he's having a bit of a down year and coming off a $4.5 mil contract. His combination of size and ability make him a nice match for Tavares and Moulson. It would also give us three decent sized forwards on lines one through 3 for defenses to contend with.

Moulson-Tavares-Horton
Grabner-Strome-Nino
Okposo/Nelson/Nielsen/Bailey
Martin-Cizikas-McD
- keaner17

Personally I would love to have Horton but in your scenario I think it would be Boyes and not Grabner on the 2nd line. Now that might work.

I'm a righty for the most part but sometimes to change it up you have to use the left
- Cptmjl

Stranger in the tub!

i have no idea...so many prospects/players ready to play for the team...i think trades HAVE TO be made in order to get the most use out of everyone...

nino jt moulson
grabner strome ?
? nelson martin
? Cizikas ?

hamonic, macdonald
? ?
? ?

bailey, ko, frans, mcdonald, ullstrom, kabanov, lee, sundstrom, persson, petrov?
reinhart, dehaan, mayfield, hickey, finley, strait, carkner, donovan.

all of these guys are going to be ready to prove if they can make it in the nhl or not. not to mention any FA signings

TRANSLATION: i have NO IDEA what next years lineup will look like....im still worrying about this season...
- LetsGoIsles

So uh, ya, the avatar...

I can't help but think it's directed at someone...

I think it would be a good idea to change back.

Former first rounder is a big +
- Cptmjl

He should send out a memo in like the NHL news:

Are you a former number one pick and could not crack a line up in the NHL??

Are you from Boston Massachussetts?

Are you over 35 and want to relive the glory days???

Are you sick of teams passing on you over and over and over again??

Have no fear!! The Islanders are here to give you a job. We promise that no matter how bad you are you will see top minutes to regain that glory.

Please fax resume to Garth Snow at 1-800-ISLES and lets see if we can work out a deal.

PS: You will get signed for below the minimium as we are trying to not reach the cap floor

So uh, ya, the avatar...

I can't help but think it's directed at someone...

I think it would be a good idea to change back.
- canadianpenfan

Get em Champ!!!

Personally I would love to have Horton but in your scenario I think it would be Boyes and not Grabner on the 2nd line. Now that might work.
- gaf92

Good point, I took Boyes out and completely forgot about hIm! Instead I eliminated Bailey completely....

Moulson-Tavares-Horton
Nino-Strome-Boyes
Okposo/Nelson/Nielsen/Grabner
Martin-Cizikas-McD

I think the 'resigning' of Boyes makes the Horton addition very unlikely.

Get em Champ!!!
- kasperrko

Your's is ok, in fact better than ok.

Your's is ok, in fact better than ok.
- canadianpenfan

thank you I wanted to change it up now that the other guy is not being heard of

thank you I wanted to change it up now that the other guy is not being heard of
- kasperrko

Everyone has a new one, it's like my first day in here.

thank you I wanted to change it up now that the other guy is not being heard of
- kasperrko

The "other guy" just had a shutout the other night.....keep that avatar handy

He should send out a memo in like the NHL news:

Are you a former number one pick and could not crack a line up in the NHL??

Are you from Boston Massachussetts?

Are you over 35 and want to relive the glory days???

Are you sick of teams passing on you over and over and over again??

Have no fear!! The Islanders are here to give you a job. We promise that no matter how bad you are you will see top minutes to regain that glory.

Please fax resume to Garth Snow at 1-800-ISLES and lets see if we can work out a deal.

PS: You will get signed for below the minimium as we are trying to not reach the cap floor
- kasperrko

thank you I wanted to change it up now that the other guy is not being heard of
- kasperrko

The other guy had a 33-save shutout for Bport yesterday. You might be back to hating the Sockless Wonder sooner than you think!

The "other guy" just had a shutout the other night.....keep that avatar handy
- keaner17

Beat me to it.