The Islanders lineup today and the future has size and speed. They need a serviceable RW Everyone has talked up and down the last few days about Vanek, Ryan, Neal, Briere, etc.
Ryan is a LW. So unless they're trading Moulson or Bailey, he doesn't fit.
Vanek is a LW. See above.
Neal is a LW. See above.
Briere is small, often injured and will not open the ice for Tavares. Leadership would have been great, instincts and hockey IQ would be great but unless he only signed a 2 year deal, the Isles want no part of him.
I know wingers can play either side but there is a preference and some guys feel real out of place on the other wing and it takes away from their game.

They need a top 4 D man that can take control and play on the PP. This may be Donovan or De Haan one day but to throw them out there with Streit's responsibilities is not going to happen. I hope they DO NOT go out and pick up Komisarek or Ballard. Neither are any better then what we have.

Goalie wanted. All need apply. Amazing that most people have written off Nabby. (myself included to a point) But, he has kept this team a float for 2 seasons. Last year, he put the team on his back and carried them into the playoffs. He clearly ran out of gas playing in 40 of 48 plus 6 playoff games in a shortened time frame but he did a great job. And going into last season, he had no idea who a majority of his D-men were. He had Hickey, Finley, Carkner, Viz, and Martinek all playing with him for the first time. I would love to obtain a Hiller or a Halak and let him split time with Poulin or Nillson but, I also wouldn't mind Nabby coming in and doing the same.
- brodydog29

Bobby Stevenson is a RW, but can also play the left side.

The Islanders lineup today and the future has size and speed. They need a serviceable RW Everyone has talked up and down the last few days about Vanek, Ryan, Neal, Briere, etc.
Ryan is a LW. So unless they're trading Moulson or Bailey, he doesn't fit.
Vanek is a LW. See above.
Neal is a LW. See above.
Briere is small, often injured and will not open the ice for Tavares. Leadership would have been great, instincts and hockey IQ would be great but unless he only signed a 2 year deal, the Isles want no part of him.
I know wingers can play either side but there is a preference and some guys feel real out of place on the other wing and it takes away from their game.

They need a top 4 D man that can take control and play on the PP. This may be Donovan or De Haan one day but to throw them out there with Streit's responsibilities is not going to happen. I hope they DO NOT go out and pick up Komisarek or Ballard. Neither are any better then what we have.

Goalie wanted. All need apply. Amazing that most people have written off Nabby. (myself included to a point) But, he has kept this team a float for 2 seasons. Last year, he put the team on his back and carried them into the playoffs. He clearly ran out of gas playing in 40 of 48 plus 6 playoff games in a shortened time frame but he did a great job. And going into last season, he had no idea who a majority of his D-men were. He had Hickey, Finley, Carkner, Viz, and Martinek all playing with him for the first time. I would love to obtain a Hiller or a Halak and let him split time with Poulin or Nillson but, I also wouldn't mind Nabby coming in and doing the same.
- brodydog29

Nabby is better then what we have now! Which is pretty much nothing. But I dont believe we make the PO's again with Nabby and Poulin as our tandem.

Bobby Stevenson is a RW, but can also play the left side.
- eichiefs9

Sad story why it became Ryan.

Sad story why it became Ryan.
- brodydog29

I have a buddy who used to play roller hockey with him for the Mission 99'ers...said his mom would show up to practices/tournaments all the time with black eyes.

Clarkson would just add another element of toughness to make this team Bruins-esque to play against. The problem is were the last two years an anomaly or is he going to continue to be a big, goal scoring power forward.
- eichiefs9

Clarkson was a good player before he found his scoring touch.

Not a $5 mill or $6 mill player but an asset to the Devils.

I'd love to have him on the Isles even though I dont think he's worth the money he wants.

He's a young vet that works his a$$ off. Sticks up for teammates. Plays good hard physical hockey. Goes to the dirty areas. Loads of intangibles.

He wouldnt hurt the Isles. Except maybe in the pocketbook.

To find out if he'll continue to score goals. It will only take MONEY!

But I doubt he'd even answer the door if we came knocking.



Having him, Martin and Cutterbuck in the lineup? Would make us one bad a$$ team to play against.

Clarkson was a good player before he found his scoring touch.

Not a $5 mill or $6 mill player but an asset to the Devils.

I'd love to have him on the Isles even though I dont think he's worth the money he wants.

He's a young vet that works his a$$ off. Sticks up for teammates. Plays good hard physical hockey. Goes to the dirty areas. Loads of intangibles.

He wouldnt hurt the Isles. Except maybe in the pocketbook.

To find out if he'll continue to score goals. It will only take MONEY!

But I doubt he'd even answer the door if we came knocking.



Having him, Martin and Cutterbuck in the lineup? Would make us one bad a$$ team to play against.
- SCLI

id be thrilled with clarkson on JTs wing then trade moulson+ 2nd tier prospect for top 4 dman

TSN.CA STAFF 7/3/2013 4:23:26 PM

Briere is apparently no longer considering the New York Islanders....according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.

TSN.CA STAFF 7/3/2013 4:23:26 PM

Briere is apparently no longer considering the New York Islanders....according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.

- SCLI

In Garth we ttrust

TSN.CA STAFF 7/3/2013 4:23:26 PM

Briere is apparently no longer considering the New York Islanders....according to Newsday's Arthur Staple.

- SCLI

A has been...I would talk to St. Louis about one of their goalies and David Perron...

Let's just roll with the kids....Poulin and Nilsson!!!

A has been...I would talk to St. Louis about one of their goalies and David Perron...
- kear20

I did not want him but not a good sign if Briere did not have interest.

How do you guys feel about Viktor Stalberg?

I did not want him but not a good sign if Briere did not have interest.
- ses111

Friday should be interesting...I'm sure they have a few guys lined up ready to offer them contracts.

I did not want him but not a good sign if Briere did not have interest.
- ses111

He never had interest the first time he was a free agent. The guy is a has been...

How do you guys feel about Viktor Stalberg?
- Joey1724

would be a good pickup...depends what he wants and for how long?

would be a good pickup...depends what he wants and for how long?
- kear20

He made 875,000 last year. If you can get him for 2-2.5 for 4-5 years I think that would be nice

Let's just roll with the kids....Poulin and Nilsson!!!
- jimmc7722

This is why I can't take you seriously jim

This is why I can't take you seriously jim
- Cptmjl

Could be worst... Nabby will probably be back!!!

He made 875,000 last year. If you can get him for 2-2.5 for 4-5 years I think that would be nice
- Joey1724

I don't think they would give him a longterm deal...maybe 2-3 years...

He made 875,000 last year. If you can get him for 2-2.5 for 4-5 years I think that would be nice
- Joey1724

Meh..pass. Too much talent in this system that will have better contracts. Not wasting a roster spot on a bottom 6 player. I'd be fine with two years, but he wouldn't.

Friday should be interesting...I'm sure they have a few guys lined up ready to offer them contracts.
- jimmc7722

Hopefully. It's not worth getting upset about Briere.

Could be worst... Nabby will probably be back!!!
- jimmc7722

That's beginning to look like it may be the best case scenario Jim

Hopefully. It's not worth getting upset about Briere.
- ses111

Definitely not. I wouldn't have been upset either way

So if thats true and the consensus is we are moving into the Barclay center a yr earlier then anticipated .It may lead to the conclusion that NVMC wasnt the problem after all.

I have to believe any UFA will want a contract taking them well into the Brooklyn yrs!

So what do you think is the problem??
- SCLI

That right there can be the problem... Garth isnt looking to sign a FA for 3+ years.

XxNYIxX

A has been...I would talk to St. Louis about one of their goalies and David Perron...
- kear20

Darran Pang just mins ago on NHL Network TV said the Isles have 3 goalies on their Radar.

1) Nabby

2) Thomas

3) Emery

Not necessarily in any order.