Kinda surprised... I thought he would stay.

Don't hate him for it... it is a business, and he can choose where he wants to go.

Isles did everything right with him... let's see what the return will be now.

Too bad... I guess we beg Moulson to come back next year...lol.
- jimmc7722

it sounds like we might be trading Moulson to LA after the Olympics...

Snow dropped the ball.
- Cptmjl

To be fair Wang did as well.

Smyth, Vanek....
- Cptmjl

Didn't Streit leave too?

What about one Tomas Vanek? He seems to fit the criteria.
Plays for Long Island - check
Offered big-time $$ - check
Set to leave - check
- jmatchett383

Yep

what a disaster deal by snow. they aren't gonna get back what they paid for him (top 5 pick, probably, and a top six forward).

if he turned down that kind of money, it's obvious that anyone trading for him probably won't be able to re-sign him.....he obviously has a team in mind.......so nobody is gonna give up much to sign him, relatively speaking.

how does garth snow still have a job?

From what I've seen from Vanek as an Islander, I like him, but he is not worth 8 million for 8 years
- NYI44

This
Vanek just did you guys a favor, He is immensely talented, but takes shifts and nights off... for that kind of money pass!!!!
They ll be able to move him for a first round pick and a prospect...

Didn't Streit leave too?
- JVince11

Nope. We didnt resign him

Hey we got Stafford for you too???


supposedly Regier turned down Staff for Okposo at the deadline last year.. should we try that again? please!
- JVince11

I've been against trading Okposo even when he scored 4 goals last year. Young power forwards don't come around very often and can take years to develop. Patience paid off in this case.

How about Bailey?

This is a statement made by someone who doesn't pay any attention at all to the islanders. Many always assume guys are hating being on Long Island. We have heard for years how JT would leave, Nabby would run out of here.. Weight couldn't wait to leave.. Every player who plays on Long Island if he is offered the $ stays. Period.. Never has anyone who played here left when offered a deal.
- niteislander

you best believe JT is gonna leave via UFA if this sh!tshow continues for you guys.

i don't think JT will still accept the whole "but we have awesome prospects waiting to make the jump soon" excuse 5 years from now.

Smyth, Vanek....
- Cptmjl

Blake, PAP

what a disaster deal by snow. they aren't gonna get back what they paid for him (top 5 pick, probably, and a top six forward).

if he turned down that kind of money, it's obvious that anyone trading for him probably won't be able to re-sign him.....he obviously has a team in mind.......so nobody is gonna give up much to sign him, relatively speaking.

how does garth snow still have a job?
- sensarmy_11

Charles Wang is the owner

wait for the return!!!!
- LetsGoIsles

That's fine. Still hurts for another big time player turning down a huge deal.

Didn't Streit leave too?
- JVince11

That was technically a trade.

To be fair Wang did as well.
- ses111

Huh? Snow is the gm. Made a play for a elite winger and didnt shore up obvious areas that needed help when the guy resigning hinged on the team succeeding. Another snow blunder

what a disaster deal by snow. they aren't gonna get back what they paid for him (top 5 pick, probably, and a top six forward).

if he turned down that kind of money, it's obvious that anyone trading for him probably won't be able to re-sign him.....he obviously has a team in mind.......so nobody is gonna give up much to sign him, relatively speaking.

how does garth snow still have a job?
- sensarmy_11

not necessarily. it could mean he just doesn't want to play with the islanders for the final 8 years of his career.

you best believe JT is gonna leave via UFA if this sh!tshow continues for you guys.

i don't think JT will still accept the whole "but we have awesome prospects waiting to make the jump soon" excuse 5 years from now.
- rangerdanger94

They're gonna throw Crosby/OV money at him. He's going nowhere. The Islanders will trade every other player on the roster to retain him.

I've been against trading Okposo even when he scored 4 goals last year. Young power forwards don't come around very often and can take years to develop. Patience paid off in this case.

How about Bailey?
- Isles_since_6

Grabner and we will give you one of our 2nds.

what a disaster deal by snow. they aren't gonna get back what they paid for him (top 5 pick, probably, and a top six forward).

if he turned down that kind of money, it's obvious that anyone trading for him probably won't be able to re-sign him.....he obviously has a team in mind.......so nobody is gonna give up much to sign him, relatively speaking.

how does garth snow still have a job?
- sensarmy_11

That is a great question.

I've been against trading Okposo even when he scored 4 goals last year. Young power forwards don't come around very often and can take years to develop. Patience paid off in this case.

How about Bailey?
- Isles_since_6

Who?

Nope. We didnt resign him
- Cptmjl

no, you guys made him an offer and he counter-offered with significantly more and then you guys traded his rights.

Blake, PAP
- Nolanders

Ill think of some more give me a min

Huh? Snow is the gm. Made a play for a elite winger and didnt shore up obvious areas that needed help when the guy resigning hinged on the team succeeding. Another snow blunder
- Cptmjl

Wang could have stepped in to replace the GM. Owner always has to take more heat since the Owner does not report to the GM.

not necessarily. it could mean he just doesn't want to play with the islanders for the final 8 years of his career.
- rangerdanger94

regardless, it's still gonna raise red flags for teams that are trying to acquire him, and possibly/probably decrease his value.

i'm not saying he's worthless, obviously they're gonna get some quality back for him......but i doubt they get back what they paid.

no, you guys made him an offer and he counter-offered with significantly more and then you guys traded his rights.
- rangerdanger94

Correct. We didnt resign him

Who?
- NYI44

http://metroid.wikia.com/wiki/Justin_Bailey