100 percent agree here. Risky, but he's worth it.
- Mancalledsting

Could be but I think Kucherov sin't going any where unless someone throws the mother load at SY.
I think Bishop, Garrison,Filppula, and Coburn are the candidates most likely moved to make some cap space. That said you never know.

In this case.. I would offer sheet Kucherov (and I never advocate that) and give up the first second and third rounders
- Dan Petriw

I think Stevie Y would match and unload salaries for what he can.. Would he trade Kucherov for picks without the offer sheet? Can't see him taking that deal.

I think Stevie Y would match and unload salaries for what he can.. Would he trade Kucherov for picks without the offer sheet? Can't see him taking that deal.
- btbossman

They're not dealing Kucherov, nor is anyone offer sheeting him. Especially not Snow, he loves doing business with Yzerman and isn't going to burn that bridge.

They will inevitably trade Bishop, either to us or DAL. They may be able to convince Filppula to waive his NMC. They'll find a way to get Kucherov under the cap at a fair price.

They're not dealing Kucherov, nor is anyone offer sheeting him. Especially not Snow, he loves doing business with Yzerman and isn't going to burn that bridge.

They will inevitably trade Bishop, either to us or DAL. They may be able to convince Filppula to waive his NMC. They'll find a way to get Kucherov under the cap at a fair price.
- eichiefs9

What business or deals have they ever done together ? I can't remember one Chief.

They're not dealing Kucherov, nor is anyone offer sheeting him. Especially not Snow, he loves doing business with Yzerman and isn't going to burn that bridge.

They will inevitably trade Bishop, either to us or DAL. They may be able to convince Filppula to waive his NMC. They'll find a way to get Kucherov under the cap at a fair price.
- eichiefs9

I agree... I think the Bolts and Flames are waiting to see who gets signed first to use as comps. Gaudreau, Monahan, and Kucherov should all be in that Scheifele range of 6-6.5 per

They're not dealing Kucherov, nor is anyone offer sheeting him. Especially not Snow, he loves doing business with Yzerman and isn't going to burn that bridge.

They will inevitably trade Bishop, either to us or DAL. They may be able to convince Filppula to waive his NMC. They'll find a way to get Kucherov under the cap at a fair price.
- eichiefs9

I agree

Nice blog title!

I agree... I think the Bolts and Flames are waiting to see who gets signed first to use as comps. Gaudreau, Monahan, and Kucherov should all be in that Scheifele range of 6-6.5 per
- btbossman

Agree, Tarasenko(sp) I think is a good comp to Kucherov and he's at 6.5 as well.

barzal is only prospect i wouldnt trade. I think he going to be best player not name Tavares that we drafted.

Ironic - in 2011 strome was drafted 5th, Kucherov was drafted 58th and Strome and De Colle wouldn't be enough to get him. Amazing how it works.

I agree
- Dan Petriw

You agree that the isles shouldnt offer sheet him.....or won't?

barzal is only prospect i wouldnt trade. I think he going to be best player not name Tavares that we drafted.

Ironic - in 2011 strome was drafted 5th, Kucherov was drafted 58th and Strome and De Colle wouldn't be enough to get him. Amazing how it works.
- Spartiarti

LB- Isles should have drafted Dougie Hamilton in that spot instead of Strome

What business or deals have they ever done together ? I can't remember one Chief.
- nyisles7

Rolosson trade
Gervais trade
Trading up to take Ho Sang
Trading up to take Beauvillier

Not saying there were any groundbreaking deals, but they have a history of doing business. Even if offer sheets were relatively common, I'd have a hard time believing that Snow would screw him like that.

LB- Isles should have drafted Dougie Hamilton in that spot instead of Strome
- btbossman

very true BT . that's draft was actually full of studs just seems we missed them. That's the power of having good scouts.

Zibanjad #6, Scheifele #7, Coutourier #8, Hamilton #9, Brodin #10, JT miller #15, Saad at 43, Trochek 64th , Gaudreau at 104, Shaw at 139, Palat at 208th.

All these guys have done more than Strome has for us those far.

Rolosson trade
Gervais trade
Trading up to take Ho Sang
Trading up to take Beauvillier

Not saying there were any groundbreaking deals, but they have a history of doing business. Even if offer sheets were relatively common, I'd have a hard time believing that Snow would screw him like that.
- eichiefs9

What sort of compensation would Tampa be looking at if Kucherov signed the offer?

What sort of compensation would Tampa be looking at if Kucherov signed the offer?
- Wildschwein

if he was signed above 5.5MM It would be a 1st,2nd and 3rd pick as per they NHL bargaining agreement. under 5.5M it would be a 1st and a 3rd.

Rolosson trade
Gervais trade
Trading up to take Ho Sang
Trading up to take Beauvillier

Not saying there were any groundbreaking deals, but they have a history of doing business. Even if offer sheets were relatively common, I'd have a hard time believing that Snow would screw him like that.
- eichiefs9

Minor deals for sure but deals none the less.
My thought is most GM's won't and don't play that game but hell for Kuch, phuck um business is businessOFFER SHEET HIM!

if he was signed above 5.5MM It would be a 1st,2nd and 3rd pick as per they NHL bargaining agreement. under 5.5M it would be a 1st and a 3rd.
- Spartiarti

So not worth it for Tampa to lose him. Auf Wiedersehen Herr Bishop.

very true BT . that's draft was actually full of studs just seems we missed them. That's the power of having good scouts.

Zibanjad #6, Scheifele #7, Coutourier #8, Hamilton #9, Brodin #10, JT miller #15, Saad at 43, Trochek 64th , Gaudreau at 104, Shaw at 139, Palat at 208th.

All these guys have done more than Strome has for us those far.
- Spartiarti

Totally agree, this is where the Islanders were lacking under Wang and it was good to hear Ledecky mention this the other day.

So not worth it for Tampa to lose him. Auf Wiedersehen Herr Bishop.
- Wildschwein

LOL Schwein, leaving Thursday for Berlin, Hamberg, Rothenburg and Munich.
Can't wait gonna be a blast, Ein Prosit !

LOL Schwein, leaving Thursday for Berlin, Hamberg, Rothenburg and Munich.
Can't wait gonna be a blast, Ein Prosit !
- nyisles7

Du Glückspilz!

Have a beer for me would you? Preferably a nice rich dunkle Bier.

You agree that the isles shouldnt offer sheet him.....or won't?
- kindlyrick

I would offer sheet him. I agree that yzerman will find a way to keep him. Id be shocked if he was traded

very true BT . that's draft was actually full of studs just seems we missed them. That's the power of having good scouts.

Zibanjad #6, Scheifele #7, Coutourier #8, Hamilton #9, Brodin #10, JT miller #15, Saad at 43, Trochek 64th , Gaudreau at 104, Shaw at 139, Palat at 208th.

All these guys have done more than Strome has for us those far.
- Spartiarti

We can do this with every draft every season

very true BT . that's draft was actually full of studs just seems we missed them. That's the power of having good scouts.

Zibanjad #6, Scheifele #7, Coutourier #8, Hamilton #9, Brodin #10, JT miller #15, Saad at 43, Trochek 64th , Gaudreau at 104, Shaw at 139, Palat at 208th.

All these guys have done more than Strome has for us those far.
- Spartiarti

Scheifele was a big leap at #7 many had him going in the teens. But Isles need D-men and Hamilton was the guy many scouts had higher them Strome. If they did maybe the don't draft Griffin Reinhart the following year and take Forsberg who again many scouts had higher.

Du Glückspilz!

Have a beer for me would you? Preferably a nice rich dunkle Bier.
- Wildschwein

That would be my pleasure!
I'm not thrilled with the temperature its served at but I think I can force it down

That would be my pleasure!
I'm not thrilled with the temperature its served at but I think I can force it down
- nyisles7

Oh I'm sure you'll manage.