Absolutely not, just happy we are not the team paying him. I also have a hard time seein him getting 6 or even 5+. He may but i just can't see it. That's a legit 2 way Dman salary which Streit is not. I guess anything is possible during FA? I wish him the best and I'm happy we are not that team
- Cptmjl

Ohh without question, I dont think he's worth 3 a year.

He should have been moved... everyone knew he wasn't resigning.

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Because we didn't want to stand in the way of PA and his inevitable ascension to hockey immortality....

keaner17
- keaner17

It would have been nice to see him take JT with him thou.


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Tim Thomas wants to play next year so we have that POS to deal with, as he owes us one year.
- habs&islesfan

no he doesnt

XxNYIxX

You think Anders Lee starts off in BP next year?
- Vukota

I could be wrong here, and someone please correct me if I am...but I thought Lee could only play for the Isles and not Bridgeport per his contract terms.

Ohh without question, I dont think he's worth 3 a year.

He should have been moved... everyone knew he wasn't resigning.

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- XxNYIxX

Maybe they can get a draft pick for his rights. Would be swell!

Wait a second? Does that make me a (frank)ing moron for being able to figure out what her stupid mind was thinking?
- Cptmjl

well.....

XxNYIxX

Because were not paying him now, nor are we overpaying Parentau for another 2 years.
- PeteM

but we are wasting yet another season trying to find a match for JT.. good plan

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@reporterchris Visors will be grandfathered for next season in NHL

Thank god
- eichiefs9

Wouldn't the NHLPA have to agree to that?

Cant see them doing that without getting something.

XxNYIxX

So they create more room below the goal line behind the net.
- eichiefs9

They need to make the nets bigger. Sorry Marty Brouduer these goalies are not 5'9 anymore.

trade his ass!!! we have centers and his value is super high!!
- LetsGoIsles

Amen plus he was responsible for deflectingin the tying goal in game 6

but we are wasting yet another season trying to find a match for JT.. good plan

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- XxNYIxX

That is true but if you're of the school that JT needs a big winger then he wasn't the guy. Especially at that $ amount and term.

That is true but if you're of the school that JT needs a big winger then he wasn't the guy. Especially at that $ amount and term.
- PeteM

Id like a bigger winger, but PAP worked, the line worked, the line was getting better and better... it could have gelled for another season... PAP could have been kept until that better option was brought in..IF it is ever brought in. PAP showed he could play on the second line as well & its a pretty good guess that he would have been magical on Strome's wing (if/when we get that power forward)

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He seemed on the ball with JT's deal.
- ses111

JT is the best bargain in the NHL for his skill level. If I were his agent, I would not have let him sign to that amount. And it would have been easy to get more.

The Isles lose 8.1 million in salary with Streit (4.1) and Boyes (4.0) gone.

They add 10.08 with Strome, Nino, Nelson, Lee and Donovan.

Net gain is 1.98 million.

If they replace Streit, Boyes, Aucoin (.65), Joensuu (.60) and Reasoner (1.4)
(All UFA players) that would be a NET LOSS of .67 million.

Art Staple needs to do a little homework before he talks nonsense.

After all, if you add 5 players you need to lose 5 players......
- Downeaster

Boyes only made $1mil

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but we are wasting yet another season trying to find a match for JT.. good plan

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

No we're not. His match is developed and ready to join the team

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No we don't. The isles will not toll his contract and he can sign with anybody. Plus the isles would lose a 2nd rd pick if they keep him. No thanks
- Vukota

It's too late to toll his contract. He's a UFA on July 1. Think we have to re-sign him to lose 2nd round pick. Not sure if that applies once he's on the open market.

JT is the best bargain in the NHL for his skill level. If I were his agent, I would not have let him sign to that amount. And it would have been easy to get more.
- jmo16

No question. He was on the ball in terms of the Isles making a great deal.

It's too late to toll his contract. He's a UFA on July 1. Think we have to re-sign him to lose 2nd round pick. Not sure if that applies once he's on the open market.
- jmo16

He has to play a game for us to lose the pick.

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Id like a bigger winger, but PAP worked, the line worked, the line was getting better and better... it could have gelled for another season... PAP could have been kept until that better option was brought in..IF it is ever brought in. PAP showed he could play on the second line as well & its a pretty good guess that he would have been magical on Strome's wing (if/when we get that power forward)

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- XxNYIxX

Six points in his final 18 games suggested his second line production wasn't going to be that great. He's a fine player but we can, and will, do better for $16 million.


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I think that was his point? Saying even if he had them it'd be an improvement?
- Cptmjl

Yes, it was. And it's really only when he's trying to deek the goalie in close. He scored a few nice goals from 12-15 feet out. He should stop going all the way to the crease before shooting.

Tim Thomas wants to play next year so we have that POS to deal with, as he owes us one year.
- habs&islesfan

Thomas is a UFA on July 1st. His "trade" to the Isles was solely to reach the cap floor.
We won't bid high enough to have him sign, I doubt.

Nielsen deserves the A over ANY Islanders right now in my opinion. This guy is so under valued .
- Danformo

Fransy goes invisible for stretches. He's 0 for the last 5-6 shootout attempts. He no longer uses the backhand shot that made him the best shootout player in NHL. Go figure. Maybe he needs some coaching...oh wait...

PA was worth the money colorado paid for him last season at least.
- rangerdanger94

Rangers pay $5-6 million a year for a player like that. Sometimes MORE....!

If any of you gentlemen (and ladies, of course) want to head over to the Leafs thread, we are currently debating whether or not we could pry Strome from the Isles in return for taking Ricky DiP off of Mr. Wang's wallet. Numerous other scenarios have been discussed (yes, we know the pot needs to be sweetened. At least most of us realize that).

It would be interesting to get the NYI perspective on the "debate."

No need to bring a gift - just show up at the door.
- Atomic Wedgie

geez....you guys must be desperate....hate to kill the convo but NO FREEEEEEEKIN WAY BUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No we're not. His match is developed and ready to join the team

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- keaner17

Who? and how do you know they will gel at all?

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