He has no choice. He must add at least $7M in salary, best case scenario for Wang's checkbook. Likely more like $9M.
- dcb1

He'll sign Gerbe to a one million dollar contract with a bonus clause for 6 million if he scores over fifty goals.

According to Staple -

Islanders not among final teams for Briere... NJ is one however.

According to Staple -

Islanders not among final teams for Briere... NJ is one however.
- brodydog29

Garth has no B*lls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a complaint with the NHL. How in the world that John Tavares does not get even considered for the All Star Ballot? AM I missing something???

Miller to the Islanders?

I am hearing STRONG rumors this hour that Ryan Milller may be heading to Long Island via trade.. The Lightning is also rumored a possibility...


Ummm?????

Miller to the Islanders?

I am hearing STRONG rumors this hour that Ryan Milller may be heading to Long Island via trade.. The Lightning is also rumored a possibility...


Ummm?????
- kasperrko

I don't care about the rumors anymore. I believe it when it happens.

just get Ryan Miller and Vanek!

Miller to the Islanders?

I am hearing STRONG rumors this hour that Ryan Milller may be heading to Long Island via trade.. The Lightning is also rumored a possibility...


Ummm?????
- kasperrko

Eklund is as credible as what I just dropped in the toilet. Guy has no sources, just flat out lies and claims to have connections which don't exist.

That being said, i would love to have Miller

Garth has no B*lls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Joey1724

No poop!

I don't care about the rumors anymore. I believe it when it happens.

just get Ryan Miller and Vanek!
- ISLES1119

I believe getting Miller would be a punch in the face to RDP but who cares about him. Vanek would look awesome here but I am sure they would want the sun and stars for both of them. I don't know this could be the WTF moment we have been waiting for years

I believe getting Miller would be a punch in the face to RDP but who cares about him. Vanek would look awesome here but I am sure they would want the sun and stars for both of them. I don't know this could be the WTF moment we have been waiting for years
- kasperrko

No pun intended

Miller to the Islanders?

I am hearing STRONG rumors this hour that Ryan Milller may be heading to Long Island via trade.. The Lightning is also rumored a possibility...


Ummm?????
- kasperrko

Bullpoop rumor. Tampa has bishop and lindback. If it were true that they wanted miller, then why did they trade for bishop and sign him at the deadline? Doesn't make sense. But 99.9% of eklund's "rumors" don't make sense.

Bullpoop rumor. Tampa has bishop and lindback. If it were true that they wanted miller, then why did they trade for bishop and sign him at the deadline? Doesn't make sense. But 99.9% of eklund's "rumors" don't make sense.
- The Iceman

True but thinking more on the Isles side. I would have to think that Garth at least is exploring every option

According to Staple -

Islanders not among final teams for Briere... NJ is one however.
- brodydog29

Strange how most players that had good/great careers in Buffalo all fall off in production when they leave/left. Drury, Briere, Boyes....Vanek could be another.

Miller in net doesnt worry me the same tho buffalo fans complained about him an awful lot for his personality issues, public remarks, etc- and at times goaltending.
Miller& nabby would be a pretty solid goal tandem. We have the space to sign both. Rather see that than overpayment on forwards.

Miller to the Islanders?

I am hearing STRONG rumors this hour that Ryan Milller may be heading to Long Island via trade.. The Lightning is also rumored a possibility...


Ummm?????
- kasperrko

No way...Buffalo will want a good prospect like Strome and Garth will never do it...

He has no choice. He must add at least $7M in salary, best case scenario for Wang's checkbook. Likely more like $9M.
- dcb1

According to Cap geek the ISlanders need to spend $12.5 million to reach the cap floor...this is with DiPietro's buyout...

According to Cap geek the ISlanders need to spend $12.5 million to reach the cap floor...this is with DiPietro's buyout...
- kear20

I can't wait for the days when the isles and us fans aren't talking about ways to reach the floor. It's so pathetic. They made the playoffs and have a great core. I'm not saying hit the ceiling but spend some money already. Enough is enough.

I can't wait for the days when the isles and us fans aren't talking about ways to reach the floor. It's so pathetic. They made the playoffs and have a great core. I'm not saying hit the ceiling but spend some money already. Enough is enough.
- kindlyrick

I agree...won't happen with Wang as the owner...I think they pick up 3 players (G, F and vet dman) within two weeks...

According to Cap geek the ISlanders need to spend $12.5 million to reach the cap floor...this is with DiPietro's buyout...
- kear20

We'll have no problem reaching that even without any ufa attention. Speaking of which, it appears the Isles were never even a consideration for Briere, Lecavalier and perhaps Horton. Not a good sign that our perception has changed around the league. It makes me think that we may see very little action next week unless we score a trade.

Xxkeaner17xX

According to Cap geek the ISlanders need to spend $12.5 million to reach the cap floor...this is with DiPietro's buyout...
- kear20

Figure Hamonic gets $2.5-3 million per, bailey gets around $1.5-2 million per, and clutterbuck gets $1.5-2 million as well then team just has to spend about $5 million which can be done if they acquire someone like halak and re-sign poulin. Plus add a solid UFA for good measure. It's not a gigantic task if snow does act like a gm.

Figure Hamonic gets $2.5-3 million per, bailey gets around $1.5-2 million per, and clutterbuck gets $1.5-2 million as well then team just has to spend about $5 million which can be done if they acquire someone like halak and re-sign poulin. Plus add a solid UFA for good measure. It's not a gigantic task if snow does act like a gm.
- The Iceman

Snow is shaking in his boots as we speak. He knows he has to spend money but I don't think he knows how.

stupid question but is Poulin a free agent? We could trade for Ryan Miller or HIller and give our youngsters a chance to play. I would love to get clarkson as well but at 4.5 i accept that

We'll have no problem reaching that even without any ufa attention. Speaking of which, it appears the Isles were never even a consideration for Briere, Lecavalier and perhaps Horton. Not a good sign that our perception has changed around the league. It makes me think that we may see very little action next week unless we score a trade.

Xxkeaner17xX
- keaner17

And this comes as a shock because??????

stupid question but is Poulin a free agent? We could trade for Ryan Miller or HIller and give our youngsters a chance to play. I would love to get clarkson as well but at 4.5 i accept that
- ISLES1119

RFA

XxNYIxX

We'll have no problem reaching that even without any ufa attention. Speaking of which, it appears the Isles were never even a consideration for Briere, Lecavalier and perhaps Horton. Not a good sign that our perception has changed around the league. It makes me think that we may see very little action next week unless we score a trade.

Xxkeaner17xX
- keaner17

It's one thing for us not wanting certain players out there because they're too old, make too much or just don't fit in with what we are trying to build. It's quite another if these guys are picking a team like the flyers who are in a bit of disarray over us. I mean, are we or are we not now viewed as a team on the rise in this league? Maybe it's just that the older players will always see the Isles in one light: a losing franchise.