I'll go out on a limb and say Nystrom wasn't released yet before Bernier was invited plus we have Boulton
- Vukota

No, he wasn't. And I agree, it's not in the organizations best interest to have to cut the son of a player like Bob. It could only lead to problems/bad feelings. This organization has estranged enough of our past revered players. No need to add another to the list.

I agree with you......the only think i can think of is they dont wanna offend Bobby if they cut or bench his son???
- kindlyrick

Why do I remember readI get he didn't want his son anywhere near the islanders?

Why do I remember readI get he didn't want his son anywhere near the islanders?
- Cptmjl

Because you probably wrote it

Nystrom is a terrible forward and was a fourth liner his entire career. Not sitting here saying Bernier was any sort of amazing player, but he was a passable 3rd line forward or a good 4th liner.

I know you don't want Nystrom, but this is purely a matter of who is father is here. If his last name was something else I don't think you, or anyone, would have batted an eye.
- eichiefs9

Nystrom got a 4 year $10 mill contract from Dallas at one point. I am guessing they did not share your "terrible forward" thought when they offered it to him.

Why do I remember readI get he didn't want his son anywhere near the islanders?
- Cptmjl

Because a few years back when he was a UFA, the isles were still considered a joke around the league. That and the cheap isles prob didnt wanna spend 2.5 shmill on a grinder.

Nystrom got a 4 year $10 mill contract from Dallas at one point. I am guessing they did not share your "terrible forward" thought when they offered it to him.
- niteislander

I mean, Rick DiPietro got a 15yr $60M contract. A player's contract isn't necessarily indicative of whether or not they're good.

He's as bad as Boulton. I didn't say he was a dinosaur, just that he sucks. And he does.
- eichiefs9

That's absurd.. sorry. Yes, I am very biased b/c he grew up in Long Island and played in the same rinks My kids is playing right now... and yes he is Nystrom's kid. In reality I get why he would never be an Islander for that fact alone. How would u ever cut him without insane outrage from everyone. ... but He is a good, Hard hitting, tough to play against hockey player who made a nice career for himself.

I mean, Rick DiPietro got a 15yr $60M contract. A player's contract isn't necessarily indicative of whether or not they're good.
- eichiefs9

Thats your opinion. I trust the NHL brass who are directly involved over the everyday on goings of players to sign said player, than who you think is good at the NHL level.

I mean, Rick DiPietro got a 15yr $60M contract. A player's contract isn't necessarily indicative of whether or not they're good.
- eichiefs9

Usually Money is a pretty good indication of your value as a hockey player. That and stats.. his stats are similar or better than Bernier... much better than Boulton.

Because you probably wrote it
- eichiefs9

That's absurd.. sorry. Yes, I am very biased b/c he grew up in Long Island and played in the same rinks My kids is playing right now... and yes he is Nystrom's kid. In reality I get why he would never be an Islander for that fact alone. How would u ever cut him without insane outrage from everyone. ... but He is a good, Hard hitting, tough to play against hockey player who made a nice career for himself.
- niteislander

When he signed in Dallas, i thought the isles shoulda signed him. As it stands right now, there really is no need for him.

That's absurd.. sorry. Yes, I am very biased b/c he grew up in Long Island and played in the same rinks My kids is playing right now... and yes he is Nystrom's kid. In reality I get why he would never be an Islander for that fact alone. How would u ever cut him without insane outrage from everyone. ... but He is a good, Hard hitting, tough to play against hockey player who made a nice career for himself.
- niteislander

I meant that present-day Nystrom is as bad as present-day Boulton, not that he was for his entire career. He did make a nice little career for himself as a gritty 4th liner and I'm happy he was able to do that.

My only point was that signing him for the sake of nostalgia would be a poor decision.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/juniors/2016-17-pre-season-whl-coaches-poll-nolan-patrick-mathew-barzal-ivan-provorov-2017-nhl-draft-memorial-cup/

Lots of praise for Barzal here.
- eichiefs9

very cool

I meant that present-day Nystrom is as bad as present-day Boulton, not that he was for his entire career. He did make a nice little career for himself as a gritty 4th liner and I'm happy he was able to do that.

My only point was that signing him for the sake of nostalgia would be a poor decision.
- eichiefs9

I agree.. I'll move on

Thats your opinion. I trust the NHL brass who are directly involved over the everyday on goings of players to sign said player, than who you think is good at the NHL level.


- kindlyrick

And I think that DiPietro was just immature because he wore Hasek's number

And I think that DiPietro was just immature because he wore Hasek's number
- eichiefs9

Dipietro was immature for a lot more reasons than wearing a number. A more arrogant player you might not find......

I love how you're still hung up on this number 66 thing......watch there be an article about him wearing that number at some point this year. I certainly didnt make up the fact that noone else wears one of the greatest forwards to ever play the games number.

Dipietro was immature for a lot more reasons than wearing a number. A more arrogant player you might not find......

I love how you're still hung up on this number 66 thing......watch there be an article about him wearing that number at some point this year. I certainly didnt make up the fact that noone else wears, one of the greatest forwards to ever play the games number.
- kindlyrick

I'm not hung up on it, I'm just mocking you.

And I think that DiPietro was just immature because he wore Hasek's number
- eichiefs9

I'm not hung up on it, I'm just mocking you.
- eichiefs9

I mean i get that.....as I am you.

Because you probably wrote it
- eichiefs9

In all seriousness I do remember reading that somewhere? There were a lot of fans interested in drafting him before they realized he sucked

In all seriousness I do remember reading that somewhere? There were a lot of fans interested in drafting him before they realized he sucked
- Cptmjl

His dad is an islander legend.......he woulda been under a microscope.

In all seriousness I do remember reading that somewhere? There were a lot of fans interested in drafting him before they realized he sucked
- Cptmjl

I have no idea.

http://www.battleofcali.c.../the-dustin-brown-tragedy Pretty funny read.

http://www.battleofcali.com/2016/10/2/13138182/the-dustin-brown-tragedy Pretty funny read.
- niteislander

Turn the heat up That's a classic move

Nystrom got a 4 year $10 mill contract from Dallas at one point. I am guessing they did not share your "terrible forward" thought when they offered it to him.
- niteislander

we gave grabovski 20 mil. and dipietro 60. and yashin 90