Not unless his game takes a significant jump and he comes out on fire and lights it up. For his size, I still think he's an underachiever. It's a double-edge sword, waiting to see how he plays this season and if the eye injury is a factor before extending or trading. No way he walks. Garth gets fired on July 1 if that happens.
- jmo16

Snow isn't getting fired for having his hands tied in a tough situation. No way that happens.

There is an extremely real chance he walks for zilch on July 1st.

He's never even scored 30, all the sudden he's going to add almost 10 goals to his career best (pre-eye-injury) season? I think that's a bit of a stretch.

Also, what if Lee, Strome, and/or Nelson can put up 25 goals and 65pts while making 1/3, or less, of what Okposo would under his hypothetical contract extension? Would 10 more goals/points be worth somewhere between $2M-$4M extra in occupied cap space over what the other guys take up?

To me, that little bit of (obviously all hypothetical) production wouldn't be worth another contract or two worth of cap space taken up.
- eichiefs9

IF you and I had square asses we would shat bricks

Thanks teach
- nyisles7

I had to look it up. Didn't look right. I'm lucky I can string together a coherent sentence.

Snow isn't getting fired for having his hands tied in a tough situation. No way that happens.

There is an extremely real chance he walks for zilch on July 1st.
- eichiefs9

No way he walks for nothing. We will agree to disagree on this one Chief and I'm sure this decision will come up in the future by one of us

I had to look it up. Didn't look right. I'm lucky I can string together a coherent sentence.
- mdw7413

Please I'm the worst on here, between being stupid and fat fingers. Thanks again for the help.

Snow isn't getting fired for having his hands tied in a tough situation. No way that happens.

There is an extremely real chance he walks for zilch on July 1st.
- eichiefs9

I have a feeling you're right, but snow has surprised me before. This would be the highest value asset he'd let walk if it happens. We'll see, but I do agree that it's tough to see how we could fit his contract if he gets 6+ on his next deal.

Please I'm the worst on here, between being stupid and fat fingers. Thanks again for the help.
- nyisles7

pfft, I've had plenty of moments.

IF you and I had square asses we would shat bricks
- nyisles7

I would actually sh!t perfect spheres.

I didn't want to down the hypothetical road, but if we're going to throw out hypotheticals for Okie then I'm going to counter with ones for the kids.

Forgetting specific numbers, if you can get similar production out of one or two of the three kids at a fraction of the cost that Okposo is going to command I think the most prudent move would be to let them do it and save the cap space.

No way he walks for nothing. We will agree to disagree on this one Chief and I'm sure this decision will come up in the future by one of us
- nyisles7

Yes, and if I'm right remember that I'm warning you now that I will unceremoniously rub it in your face

I would actually sh!t perfect spheres.

I didn't want to down the hypothetical road, but if we're going to throw out hypotheticals for Okie then I'm going to counter with ones for the kids.

Forgetting specific numbers, if you can get similar production out of one or two of the three kids at a fraction of the cost that Okposo is going to command I think the most prudent move would be to let them do it and save the cap space.
- eichiefs9

the wild card is dal colle. If he can step in next season and score 15 goals while say strome gets bumped up to the top line, we'll suffer very little drop off. If he's not ready or struggles and we don't have a replacement we could take a step back. Not a huge one, but it would hurt.

the wild card is dal colle. If he can step in next season and score 15 goals while say strome gets bumped up to the top line, we'll suffer very little drop off. If he's not ready or struggles and we don't have a replacement we could take a step back. Not a huge one, but it would hurt.
- Isles_since_6

Seeing what Petrov can do this year is going to play a factor in it. If Petrov has a strong "rookie" campaign, that eases the necessity of having Dal Colle step right in. But I agree, having someone ready to pick up the slack is key.

Seeing what Petrov can do this year is going to play a factor in it. If Petrov has a strong "rookie" campaign, that eases the necessity of having Dal Colle step right in. But I agree, having someone ready to pick up the slack is key.
- eichiefs9

Really interested to see petrov as well. This could be a very fun year. My Bengals are going to win a playoff game and the isles will go past round one.

Really interested to see petrov as well. This could be a very fun year. My Bengals are going to win a playoff game and the isles will go past round one.
- Isles_since_6

Don't get ahead of yourself with the Bengals.

Petrov is going to be a major x-factor for a lot of things. If he keeps playing like he, apparently, did last night then I don't think they're going to have much of a choice when it comes to having him on the NHL roster or not. Then things will get real interesting.

Don't get ahead of yourself with the Bengals.

Petrov is going to be a major x-factor for a lot of things. If he keeps playing like he, apparently, did last night then I don't think they're going to have much of a choice when it comes to having him on the NHL roster or not. Then things will get real interesting.
- eichiefs9

as long as Dalton isn't playing on prime time, we stand a good chance LOL

I just want to see Petrov for myself, sounds like he had a solid first game though

I would actually sh!t perfect spheres.

I didn't want to down the hypothetical road, but if we're going to throw out hypotheticals for Okie then I'm going to counter with ones for the kids.

Forgetting specific numbers, if you can get similar production out of one or two of the three kids at a fraction of the cost that Okposo is going to command I think the most prudent move would be to let them do it and save the cap space.
- eichiefs9

I hear were you are coming from Chief and usually we agree, however I think the Islanders are in really good shape cap wise. That said if you want a contender you are going to have to keep your core players ( Which KO CURRENTLY is) and pay them accordingly and ultimately your going to run into cap issues. Ask The Bruins, Hawks Kings Etc. Its just the way it is.
At the end of the day KO isn't playing well cut your ties with him.

Yes, and if I'm right remember that I'm warning you now that I will unceremoniously rub it in your face
- eichiefs9

As will I to you!

Really interested to see petrov as well. This could be a very fun year. My Bengals are going to win a playoff game and the isles will go past round one.
- Isles_since_6

Amazing how we all have vision of grandeur before Crappy gets into the mix

pfft, I've had plenty of moments.
- Isles_since_6

I think everyone does 6. But English gots to be ones of my aint good subjects.

I think everyone does 6. But English gots to be ones of my aint good subjects.
- nyisles7

Amazing how we all have vision of grandeur before Crappy gets into the mix
- nyisles7

I'm still not talking about the coaching staff until the season starts

I think everyone does 6. But English gots to be ones of my aint good subjects.
- nyisles7

meh, good days, bad days, good posts, bad ones, gotta let it go because I've had plenty of my own moments.

I would actually sh!t perfect spheres.

I didn't want to down the hypothetical road, but if we're going to throw out hypotheticals for Okie then I'm going to counter with ones for the kids.

Forgetting specific numbers, if you can get similar production out of one or two of the three kids at a fraction of the cost that Okposo is going to command I think the most prudent move would be to let them do it and save the cap space.
- eichiefs9

You trade him and get a return before the season starts if you don't plan on signing him. Hopefully that's his plan. i know i'm simplifying it but it's pretty cut and dry. I'm guessing he doesn't plan on signing him if he hasn't negotiated with his agent we all know Snow well enough by now to know he would have had him signed or negotiating with him at least.

You trade him and get a return before the season starts if you don't plan on signing him. Hopefully that's his plan. i know i'm simplifying it but it's pretty cut and dry. I'm guessing he doesn't plan on signing him if he hasn't negotiated with his agent we all know Snow well enough by now to know he would have had him signed or negotiating with him at least.
- Cptmjl

Bingo

meh, good days, bad days, good posts, bad ones, gotta let it go because I've had plenty of my own moments.



- Isles_since_6

- eichiefs9