Well in my opinion then they have to rebuild Bc if you're considering yourselves cup contenders you can't eat dead cap. You need every dollar.
- Anthony5967

I agree, they should start the rebuild as soon as possible. Don't wait until all of the team's current assets are worth d!ck; circumvent the situation and be proactive this summer.

Does anyone think JVR for Nash is realistic? Realistic in the sense that Tronna would do it.
- Slimtj100

Not trying to be a dack but why the fack would toronto do that?

Not trying to be a dack but why the fack would toronto do that?
- Vukota

They wouldn't...d!ck.

They wouldn't...d!ck.
- MidnightMarauder

They wouldn't...d!ck.
- MidnightMarauder

How much do you want to bet that Tavares doesn't leave the Isles as a UFA after next year?
- eichiefs9

HAHA True.
He will be leaving in 2 years when he becomes a UFA
The Islanders never spent a dime to give him a solid wing man or ANY help up front. He is Gonzo

Absolutely no way Tavares leaves the Islanders.
- MidnightMarauder

2 years ago, people said the same thing regarding Stamkos and Tampa.

HAHA True.
He will be leaving in 2 years when he becomes a UFA
The Islanders never spent a dime to give him a solid wing man or ANY help up front. He is Gonzo
- MiloslavHorava

Yawn

HAHA True.
He will be leaving in 2 years when he becomes a UFA
The Islanders never spent a dime to give him a solid wing man or ANY help up front. He is Gonzo
- MiloslavHorava

They'll get back a winger for Hamonic from the Oil. They'll probably try and throw out an offer that they think will land Hall, but will ultimately accept Eberle+. Tavares and Eberle have had success in the past at the WJC's. He's not Taylor Hall but he's not exactly a slouch either.

I highly doubt they will let Tavares walk. They'll be talking extension from the first day they are allowed to do so.

2 years ago, people said the same thing regarding Stamkos and Tampa.
- rangerdanger94

You may not have noticed, but the Islanders aren't up against the cap like Tampa is.

Absolutely no way Tavares leaves the Islanders.
- MidnightMarauder

Just a feeling I got

You may not have noticed, but the Islanders aren't up against the cap like Tampa is.
- eichiefs9

Change of scenery. Probably wrong

2 years ago, people said the same thing regarding Stamkos and Tampa.
- rangerdanger94

Big difference here is that Tampa has some albatross contracts, on their docket, and have some important RFAs to re-sign on top of the Stamkos issue. They are pressed tightly to the cap max and are going to have to do some serious shifting in order to retain Kucherov and Stamkos.

Change of scenery. Probably wrong
- rrentz

I'm probably wrong? You're probably wrong? I don't understand.

I doubt Tavares is dying to go from a team who's just starting to become truly competitive to a team who is still going to be in the early stages of rebuilding, in the prime of his career. The Islanders will pay him what he deserves after taking such a team-friendly deal the first time around.

They'll get back a winger for Hamonic from the Oil. They'll probably try and throw out an offer that they think will land Hall, but will ultimately accept Eberle+. Tavares and Eberle have had success in the past at the WJC's. He's not Taylor Hall but he's not exactly a slouch either.

I highly doubt they will let Tavares walk. They'll be talking extension from the first day they are allowed to do so.
- eichiefs9

Isles are in good shape regardless of what happens in this series against Florida.

Hamonic is an excellent trade chip to have and they will get something outstanding for him this summer. The emergence of Pulock is going to allow Hamonic's departure to not sting as badly.

I agree, I'm so done with Dom Moore.

It's a must that Lindberg gets his spot full term next season. They didn't trade Oscar for a reason and I can only think that's the reason.
- Slimtj100

Really? Weren't you going to retire his number a month ago?

I too love what Dom brought us, but he is replaceable. Time to move on. That only saves $1.5 though.

Well written piece by Pat

http://m.nydailynews.com/...m_campaign=JTasch+Twitter

Just a feeling I got
- rrentz

Most people call that praying

JVR is 26, Nash is 31

Both have the same term remaining, but JVR is $3.6 mil cheaper and probably a comparable production rate at this point moving forward
- hawkeytalkman

I just think Toronto would love to get him. Babcock likes him from what I remember in the olympics. As a detriment to a contender like he was here, a rebuilding team is perfect for Nash. One thing about Nash, as a two player it would rub off on a young team. Wether or not JVR is gettable is another thing, but I think it's an obvious trade partner for him. The salary wouldn't hit them as hard as other teams. Honestly I would take a fairly decent prospect and a 2nd rder just to get Nash outta here

Well written piece by Pat

http://m.nydailynews.com/...m_campaign=JTasch+Twitter
- Anthony5967

He's stating the obvious here but the one thing I liked, that he mentioned, is the issue of mishandling Lindberg. I felt he got a raw deal this season and he didn't deserve the nightly healthy scratch moniker he received.

He's stating the obvious here but the one thing I liked, that he mentioned, is the issue of mishandling Lindberg. I felt he got a raw deal this season and he didn't deserve the nightly healthy scratch moniker he received.
- MidnightMarauder

Third line was very good for a while down the stretch, then got broken up, never to recover.

They'll get back a winger for Hamonic from the Oil. They'll probably try and throw out an offer that they think will land Hall, but will ultimately accept Eberle+. Tavares and Eberle have had success in the past at the WJC's. He's not Taylor Hall but he's not exactly a slouch either.

I highly doubt they will let Tavares walk. They'll be talking extension from the first day they are allowed to do so.
- eichiefs9

Eberle+?

I think Hamonic for Eberle is a fair 1 for 1 swap

He's stating the obvious here but the one thing I liked, that he mentioned, is the issue of mishandling Lindberg. I felt he got a raw deal this season and he didn't deserve the nightly healthy scratch moniker he received.
- MidnightMarauder

Same can be said with McIlrath

Third line was very good for a while down the stretch, then got broken up, never to recover.
- airjan23

Vigneault's inability to see what lineup worked best definitely played a huge part in how this season took shape.

Same can be said with McIlrath
- rangerdanger94

Absolutely.