I cannot see Bailey going anywhere. I really do not want PA on that JT line. Teams will be lining up to go against that line. They will be so bad in the d zone.
- ses111

I think if this team finally cuts the chord with Bailey, it will speak volumes as to their willingness to win.

As the lines went.....Barzal was odd man out with Quine. So if you trade Bailey for Hemorrhoids, Barzal can play with Beau and Nelson.

I agree that PA has had chemistry with JT.....but I still never loved him as a "first line" guy.
- kindlyrick

I don't love PA in any sense of the word, I just don't have a major problem with him being there.

Not a single Isles fan, other than Spariarti, believes that Bailey should be on this team so we're in lockstep on that one.

I'm not positive, but I wouldn't put a ton of stock into these line combos as gameday isn't until Sunday. I would look at the lines from a skate tomorrow or the morning skate on Sunday as more telling of exactly who is going to be playing Sunday and possibly sticking.

I don't love PA in any sense of the word, I just don't have a major problem with him being there.

Not a single Isles fan, other than Spariarti, believes that Bailey should be on this team so we're in lockstep on that one.

I'm not positive, but I wouldn't put a ton of stock into these line combos as gameday isn't until Sunday. I would look at the lines from a skate tomorrow or the morning skate on Sunday as more telling of exactly who is going to be playing Sunday and possibly sticking.
- eichiefs9

I agree, i just think this is what they want them to be.

I think Spariarti is related to Bailey somehow...

I agree, i just think this is what they want them to be.

I think Spariarti is related to Bailey somehow...
- kindlyrick

It's certainly possible. It seems as if Beauvillier has had the best camp of the four top prospects, so I don't think that it's out of the question to see him make the team over Barzal. He seems to be a much more versatile player, which may be what the team is looking for.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 38s39 seconds ago
#Isles D pairs in drills: Leddy-Hamonic, Hickey-Boychuk, de Haan-Seidenberg, Pelech-Pulock. 3 goaltenders rotating.

I swear to god, if (frank)ing Seidenberg ends up playing all the time over Pulock...

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 38s39 seconds ago
#Isles D pairs in drills: Leddy-Hamonic, Hickey-Boychuk, de Haan-Seidenberg, Pelech-Pulock. 3 goaltenders rotating.

I swear to god, if (frank)ing Seidenberg ends up playing all the time over Pulock...
- eichiefs9

Granted its pre-season, but is Strome as invisible as he was in the few games I saw him? Figured he would have a huge chip on his shoulder after last year and tear it up.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 38s39 seconds ago
#Isles D pairs in drills: Leddy-Hamonic, Hickey-Boychuk, de Haan-Seidenberg, Pelech-Pulock. 3 goaltenders rotating.

I swear to god, if (frank)ing Seidenberg ends up playing all the time over Pulock...
- eichiefs9

Book it.

Granted its pre-season, but is Strome as invisible as he was in the few games I saw him? Figured he would have a huge chip on his shoulder after last year and tear it up.
- mdw7413

He came out the first game and looked hungry......then got lost in the shuffle as usual.

It's certainly possible. It seems as if Beauvillier has had the best camp of the four top prospects, so I don't think that it's out of the question to see him make the team over Barzal. He seems to be a much more versatile player, which may be what the team is looking for.
- eichiefs9

I agree with you.....he literally can play in all situations.

Forget about the offer......do you really think he's even first line talent?
- kindlyrick

He can be when paired with an elite center. Strictly a complimentary player IMO however.

He came out the first game and looked hungry......then got lost in the shuffle as usual.
- kindlyrick

Interesting. Guess there will be a decision on him soon. Either they think he can work out or trade him before he becomes (Yak) and they won't get much.

He can be when paired with an elite center. Strictly a complimentary player IMO however.
- Wildschwein

I'd take a shot with Yakupov. Why the (frank) not we put Corey Conacher on the first line why not give Yakupov a shot at a reasonable price?

He can be when paired with an elite center. Strictly a complimentary player IMO however.
- Wildschwein

The isles already have too many wingers who can compliment an elite center. Yakupov may rejuvinate his career......but it wont be on the isles.

I'd take a shot with Yakupov. Why the (frank) not we put Corey Conacher on the first line why not give Yakupov a shot at a reasonable price?
- Cptmjl

Cause you have Barzal and Beauvillier already.....no need to add a question mark

Interesting. Guess there will be a decision on him soon. Either they think he can work out or trade him before he becomes (Yak) and they won't get much.
- mdw7413

I dont think he's a dud......but I think he's young and between having a bad season last year (couldnt hack being moved to wing), and then now watching the two kids come into camp and outplay him. I think its prob best to move him...

I dont think he's a dud......but I think he's young and between having a bad season last year (couldnt hack being moved to wing), and then now watching the two kids come into camp and outplay him. I think its prob best to move him...
- kindlyrick

I don't think so either. Maybe just a change of scenery. Definitely think there would be a good market for him.

Cause you have Barzal and Beauvillier already.....no need to add a question mark
- kindlyrick

Yeah and with that we have Quine and Prince along with PAP on the first line (sorry I don't share chiefs sentiment with that idea). Yakupov has the potential to be a legit top line player in that right situation. If he comes cheap I'd do it.

I don't think so either. Maybe just a change of scenery. Definitely think there would be a good market for him.
- mdw7413

Apparently not, if Dreger is saying they couldn't dump him for a 3rd round pick then I'm not sure how desirable he is to other GM's.

Apparently not, if Dreger is saying they couldn't dump him for a 3rd round pick then I'm not sure how desirable he is to other GM's.
- eichiefs9

Seriously??

Yeah and with that we have Quine and Prince along with PAP on the first line (sorry I don't share chiefs sentiment with that idea). Yakupov has the potential to be a legit top line player in that right situation. If he comes cheap I'd do it.
- Cptmjl

I hear what you're saying, i just think the isles already have elite talent in Barzal and Beauvillier. I think the thinking is they'd rather go homegrown then bring in someone new. You know how Snow loves his own picks.

Apparently not, if Dreger is saying they couldn't dump him for a 3rd round pick then I'm not sure how desirable he is to other GM's.
- eichiefs9

They're talking about Strome not Yakupov.

Apparently not, if Dreger is saying they couldn't dump him for a 3rd round pick then I'm not sure how desirable he is to other GM's.
- eichiefs9

Is this about Strome? Wow

Edit......Cpt clarified

They're talking about Strome not Yakupov.
- Cptmjl

Yeah, chiefs is a moron, no way you couldn't get a 3rd for Strome.

Seriously??
- mdw7413

Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 48m48 minutes ago
Dreger: #Oilers lowered asking price on Yakupov considerably leading up to the trade deadline last year. WGR

Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 48m48 minutes ago
Dreger/Yak: Problem has been, from #Oilers' persp, how do you trade 1st overall if you're not getting real solid return like 2nd, 3rd-rnder.

Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 47m47 minutes ago
Dreger/Yak: Well, they're not getting that. They couldn't get a 3rd-round draft pick. #Oilers

Chris Nichols ‏@NicholsOnHockey 47m47 minutes ago
Dreger: If Chiarelli is willing to move the player for insignificant asset, whatever that might be, then I think there'll be interest in Yak

They're talking about Strome not Yakupov.
- Cptmjl

Oooooooooooh