Have a question to all Isles fan, just wondering of course...

On Vanek, we all know the situation but don't know what the outcome could be.
If Snow feels that he wont be able to resign Vanek, what would most prefer Snow to do/get back in/at the deadline?

Me personally would look to maximize the best option and thought of this;

Vanek for O'Reilly in COL,

Col does not want to pay him $6M a year, but he's big enough & talented & a lot younger than Vanek and will also be RFA (which will be in our favor)
If we lose Vanek, at least Isles have found a replacement for JT's wing, instead of continuing to search for one if Vanek leaves....
O'Reilly is def someone I would consider, tired of picks or prospects, we need more proven players.

Thanks....

Have a question to all Isles fan, just wondering of course...

On Vanek, we all know the situation but don't know what the outcome could be.
If Snow feels that he wont be able to resign Vanek, what would most prefer Snow to do/get back in/at the deadline?

Me personally would look to maximize the best option and thought of this;

Vanek for O'Reilly in COL,

Col does not want to pay him $6M a year, but he's big enough & talented & a lot younger than Vanek and will also be RFA (which will be in our favor)
If we lose Vanek, at least Isles have found a replacement for JT's wing, instead of continuing to search for one if Vanek leaves....
O'Reilly is def someone I would consider, tired of picks or prospects, we need more proven players.

Thanks....
- Ur Not Me

He's making 5 now.. so I don't see why they wouldn't go to 6.. plus he's a RFA and the Lanch aren't one Vanek away from making noise in the west, so NO I don't think they would trade a young RFA for a rental. I just don't see how this benefits anyone but the Islanders.


As to what I want back at the deadline for Vanek if he was to be moved... I want at least a first rounder to replace the one we traded to get him.


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He's making 5 now.. so I don't see why they wouldn't go to 6.. plus he's a RFA and the Lanch aren't one Vanek away from making noise in the west, so NO I don't think they would trade a young RFA for a rental. I just don't see how this benefits anyone but the Islanders.


As to what I want back at the deadline for Vanek if he was to be moved... I want at least a first rounder to replace the one we traded to get him.
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- XxNYIxX

The reason I keep hearing from the NHL networks is that O'Reilly wants to get paid, and COL had issues the 1st time around, plus don't want to pay him a lot more than Duchene. They are also contemplating about Statsny also who is a big part of that team which I believe will probably be resigned, which he's making a ton himself. Varlomov will also need to be resigned also I believe, you really cant pay everyone almost $6M or more and still have holes on team.
That's the only reasons I keep hearing

EDIT: bc O'Reilly is RFA, isles might have to throw in another piece but Vanek does/can replace O'Reilly production if Aves are in PO

He's making 5 now.. so I don't see why they wouldn't go to 6.. plus he's a RFA and the Lanch aren't one Vanek away from making noise in the west, so NO I don't think they would trade a young RFA for a rental. I just don't see how this benefits anyone but the Islanders.


As to what I want back at the deadline for Vanek if he was to be moved... I want at least a first rounder to replace the one we traded to get him.


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- XxNYIxX

Whatever first we get will be late in a weak draft. Snow should be aiming for next yrs draft or a decent prospect.

Whatever first we get will be late in a weak draft. Snow should be aiming for next yrs draft or a decent prospect.
- Cptmjl

We are gonna be in the playoffs so our pick going to Buffalo is going to be late in a weak draft.... I'd take it.

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We are gonna be in the playoffs so our pick going to Buffalo is going to be late in a weak draft.... I'd take it.

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- XxNYIxX

Its easy to jump on that band wagon now I get it but they have a lot of ground to make up. Id mich rather give up thos years and take an even later pick next year. The class is drastic btn the two. Though giving up vanek for a first this yrs draft is a waste. Hope to get sonething more substantial if he leaves. Doesnt mean we will but it should be his focus.

Its easy to jump on that band wagon now I get it but they have a lot of ground to make up. Id mich rather give up thos years and take an even later pick next year. The class is drastic btn the two. Though giving up vanek for a first this yrs draft is a waste. Hope to get sonething more substantial if he leaves. Doesnt mean we will but it should be his focus.
- Cptmjl

I agree, but the least i want is a first rounder in return. I honestly don't think you are getting much more for a playoff rental, but like you ofcourse i would love more.

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Kabanov was a healthy scratch for Bridgeport on Saturday. Doesn't look like his story is going to end well here.

Thanks Jim. We haven't even started playing yet and this already turned into an AA meeting.
- Cptmjl

Vodka, Baileys, Kaluhua... try it!!!
- jimmc7722

wait, is that a trade offer?

Have a question to all Isles fan, just wondering of course...

On Vanek, we all know the situation but don't know what the outcome could be.
If Snow feels that he wont be able to resign Vanek, what would most prefer Snow to do/get back in/at the deadline?

Me personally would look to maximize the best option and thought of this;

Vanek for O'Reilly in COL,

Col does not want to pay him $6M a year, but he's big enough & talented & a lot younger than Vanek and will also be RFA (which will be in our favor)
If we lose Vanek, at least Isles have found a replacement for JT's wing, instead of continuing to search for one if Vanek leaves....
O'Reilly is def someone I would consider, tired of picks or prospects, we need more proven players.

Thanks....
- Ur Not Me

Call Montreal and see what they want for Subban...

The stars are on a five game losing streak, just lost to the rangers, and first game home after a road trip. The Stars are going it come out hard. Hope these guys are ready for it this game has the potential of pissing us all off.

The stars are on a five game losing streak, just lost to the rangers, and first game home after a road trip. The Stars are going it come out hard. Hope these guys are ready for it this game has the potential of pissing us all off.
- Cptmjl

Agreed...Islanders need to come out fast....

Morning everyone. I'll be writing postgame tonight. Hopefully about another win

Kabanov was a healthy scratch for Bridgeport on Saturday. Doesn't look like his story is going to end well here.
- keaner17

It's just not working....

Jets fired Noel

Agreed...Islanders need to come out fast....
- kear20

Unfortunately that hasn't been their strong suit for a while now. They better be ready today.

It's just not working....
- Dan Petriw

f'in shame, kid is loaded with talent.

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Call Montreal and see what they want for Subban...
- kear20

reparations

Call Montreal and see what they want for Subban...
- kear20

Unless Subban has ridiculous demands of a salary that can not be agreed upon, unfortunately Subban is a RFA and has no leverage. But we can only hope....

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
It's possible if Devils are commited to Cory Schneider being their full-time No. 1 next season, they might not want Brodeur back.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
And if Brodeur wants to play, he might have to go elsewhere.

your goaltending problems are officially solved

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
It's possible if Devils are commited to Cory Schneider being their full-time No. 1 next season, they might not want Brodeur back.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
And if Brodeur wants to play, he might have to go elsewhere.

your goaltending problems are officially solved
- rangerdanger94

I could totally see him wanting to stay in the Tri-state area.. but he's a short term solution.. stop gap just like Nabby.

Could also see him down the TPK in Orange and Black.

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Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
It's possible if Devils are commited to Cory Schneider being their full-time No. 1 next season, they might not want Brodeur back.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
And if Brodeur wants to play, he might have to go elsewhere.

your goaltending problems are officially solved
- rangerdanger94

With that said... if he doesn't retire in a NJ sweater, that would be an epic fail.

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With that said... if he doesn't retire in a NJ sweater, that would be an epic fail.

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- XxNYIxX

pretty sure he owes millions in alimony to his wife so he needs to play for the most money possible.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
It's possible if Devils are commited to Cory Schneider being their full-time No. 1 next season, they might not want Brodeur back.

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 2m
And if Brodeur wants to play, he might have to go elsewhere.

your goaltending problems are officially solved
- rangerdanger94

While I respect Brodeur, this is no way would solve our problems.