I would be happy with Marty teaching Poulin and Nilsson how to play the goal. As for him playing the goal, that race car is sadly on its way to the junkyard, at this point. No thanks.
- dcb1

I agree and Marty should really end his career with the Devils.

Josh Bailey is quickly approaching Kvasha territory in my book.
- keaner17

Kvasha was way better....

Kvasha was way better....
- ziggy_skalica

Fact

Fact
- Vukota

Had 51 points in a season...http://www.eliteprospects...om/player.php?player=8587

Tied with Hunter for team lead...!

Sadly it will not be Suter or Parise. If the Isles do have to deal Vanek, I would not mind trading him in a package for goalie Martin Jones of the Kings.
- ses111

If Vanek gets traded to Minn I would like Scandella and Coyle in return.

Sadly it will not be Suter or Parise. If the Isles do have to deal Vanek, I would not mind trading him in a package for goalie Martin Jones of the Kings.
- ses111

I would think the Islanders would want a blue chip goalie or defenseman plus a #1 pick...

If Vanek gets traded to Minn I would like Scandella and Coyle in return.
- 2raven2

I would think they might have to get a larger NHL contract back in addition to one of the guys you mentioned...

I would think the Islanders would want a blue chip goalie or defenseman plus a #1 pick...
- kear20

I thought there was a lot of good buzz about Martin? Hard to tell with these Kings goalies. Is it the D of the Kings that make them soo good? I hope Vanek signs and we do not have to worry about trades.

MSG had a special on the Rangers winning the Stanley Cup in 94...They interviewed all the broadcasters of the team including Howie Rose... Always thought he was a Rangers fan first...

Sadly it will not be Suter or Parise. If the Isles do have to deal Vanek, I would not mind trading him in a package for goalie Martin Jones of the Kings.
- ses111

would you trade vanek for malcolm subban?

would you trade vanek for malcolm subban?
- rangerdanger94

plus a defenseman from the Bruins NHL roster then I would consider it...

would you trade vanek for malcolm subban?
- rangerdanger94

My first choice would be to sign Vanek. Isles would have to think about Subban in a package for Vanek.

plus a defenseman from the Bruins NHL roster then I would consider it...
- kear20

Subban mcquaid and 1st for vanek and amac

would you trade vanek for malcolm subban?
- rangerdanger94

The Isles might be able to get Subban for AMAC...

Subban mcquaid and 1st for vanek and amac
- Vukota

I agree Vukota...it would have to be something like what you mentioned...

The Isles might be able to get Subban for AMAC...
- kear20

I'd make that deal right now. Cannot see Subban taking over with Rask in Boston. I'd still be surprised if Boston moved Subban for Amac.

The Isles might be able to get Subban for AMAC...
- kear20

I would trade MacDonald for anyone of ANY value right now, before too many more scouts get to watch him play.

would you trade vanek for malcolm subban?
- rangerdanger94

No, only because the Islanders need help NOW at goalie,

I'd much rather trade for Lehner in Ottawa, Andersen in Anaheim, and MAYBE Jones in LA (LA has a steller defense that made Scrivens look amazing). Both teams can take Vanek's contract

Kvasha was way better....
- ziggy_skalica

Well, I think Kvasha had more potential but I'm not sure I'd say he was 'way better'
Kvasha couldn't play defense at all, though Bailey hasn't either lately. Still, the numbers aren'tgood for either:
Kvasha 497gp 81g 136a 219pts (. 44ppg)
Bailey 378gp 63g 94a 157pts (. 42ppg)

If anything, these two had nearly identical stats.. Both played with no fire, wasted talents...

No, only because the Islanders need help NOW at goalie,

I'd much rather trade for Lehner in Ottawa, Andersen in Anaheim, and MAYBE Jones in LA (LA has a steller defense that made Scrivens look amazing). Both teams can take Vanek's contract
- Danformo

If I could get a solid, long term goaltending solution, and maybe the second round pick back, that would be worth it, if there's no way Vanek will sign- he probably guarantees Anaheim the Cup, for one example... might even be worth the goalie and their first round pick to them.

Well, I think Kvasha had more potential but I'm not sure I'd say he was 'way better'
Kvasha couldn't play defense at all, though Bailey hasn't either lately. Still, the numbers aren'tgood for either:
Kvasha 497gp 81g 136a 219pts (. 44ppg)
Bailey 378gp 63g 94a 157pts (. 42ppg)

If anything, these two had nearly identical stats.. Both played with no fire, wasted talents...
- keaner17

Bailey to me is more of a head case- he loses confidence easily. Kvasha was a lazy dummy...different issue. Bailey, with the right coach, might finally become good at SOMETHING. You can't fix stupid.

If I could get a solid, long term goaltending solution, and maybe the second round pick back, that would be worth it, if there's no way Vanek will sign- he probably guarantees Anaheim the Cup, for one example... might even be worth the goalie and their first round pick to them.
- dcb1

A team who thinks by getting Vanek will put them over the top will be ones going hard after Vanek...it will interesting to see how this plays out...

If I could get a solid, long term goaltending solution, and maybe the second round pick back, that would be worth it, if there's no way Vanek will sign- he probably guarantees Anaheim the Cup, for one example... might even be worth the goalie and their first round pick to them.
- dcb1

Vanek for Etem and Andersen?!

Bailey to me is more of a head case- he loses confidence easily. Kvasha was a lazy dummy...different issue. Bailey, with the right coach, might finally become good at SOMETHING. You can't fix stupid.
- dcb1

While I'm not a Bailey fan, I think he might turn it around in the coming weeks...just a gut feeling....

A team who thinks by getting Vanek will put them over the top will be ones going hard after Vanek...it will interesting to see how this plays out...
- kear20

Vanek to Anaheim just makes so much sense, I actually think its going to happen if he doesn't resign.

In order I want

1) Vanek is traded then resigns in off-season!
2) Vanek resigns
3)Traded for Lehner and Stone/A good young close Ottawa Dman/Prospect
4)Traded or Andersen and Emerson/Good young close Anaheim Dman