im least optimistic on Eberle being the answer.

Stop hating on bailey, last year was breakout year for him.
- Spartiarti

Who's hating on Bailey? Just think. He could be the centerpiece of a trade for...........a bag of pucks.

Only thing that bothered me with those signings was the fact they were the type that should've been done the summer JT was drafted. Sadly we needed to overpay to get players here and to start to turn the team around.

Not 5 years later
- Killer' Carlson

It's all part of Snow's 20 year rebuild plan. Only 9 more years before the cup is ours.

Who's hating on Bailey? Just think. He could be the centerpiece of a trade for...........a bag of pucks.
- JohnScammo

Let's see how many teams ask for Bailey in trades this offseason.

Who's hating on Bailey? Just think. He could be the centerpiece of a trade for...........a bag of pucks.
- JohnScammo

I did. Sort of. I made a comment to Chiefs about Snow throwing Bailey in as a sweetener with JT for MM.

Let's see how many teams ask for Bailey in trades this offseason.
- ses111

I'm going to guess.......................................................................................0

I did. Sort of. I made a comment to Chiefs about Snow throwing Bailey in as a sweetener with JT for MM.
- Isleshockeyman

A small price to pay for Matty Marts. If you don't believe me, just ask 7....

So, what if he held firm on 3 years and they both signed elsewhere? Grabo was a decent-good player. Brought a little speed and scoring. Kuli, meh. Solid 3rd-liner.
I agree on Ladd's term.
- Isleshockeyman

Great if they sign elsewhere. This is where Garth needs to have alternate plans in place.

A small price to pay for Matty Marts. If you don't believe me, just ask 7....
- JohnScammo

I sense a gif coming John's way.

Nice to have you back Killer. I'm trying to be forget the MM years. You really want me to be depressed?
- ses111

Thanks man

We're Isles fans, we can't get depressed anymore. We can only just laugh at everything and every move like deranged psychology patients under a 2 decade testing

Thanks man

We're Isles fans, we can't get depressed anymore. We can only just laugh at everything and every move like deranged psychology patients under a 2 decade testing
- Killer' Carlson

Isles fans do have it easier. We do not have to pay Garth and we can easily not buy tickets. We can just watch the fun from home.

A small price to pay for Matty Marts. If you don't believe me, just ask 7....
- JohnScammo

This be true.

I sense a gif coming John's way.
- ses111

I'm going to guess.......................................................................................0
- Isleshockeyman

Lucky guess.

I can't believe people are saying this trade was bad for the isles. I got into some arguement with a dude last night cause he COULDNT BELIEVE we added a 2019 2nd round pick. Talk about crying over spilled milk. Go ahead and lose your temper over a 2nd round pick THREE drafts away. what the (frank) goes on in this world?

It's all part of Snow's 20 year rebuild plan. Only 9 more years before the cup is ours.
- Isleshockeyman

We're halfway there, at least Wanger isn't top dog anymore... now if we could only shake the Snow storm

Thanks man

We're Isles fans, we can't get depressed anymore. We can only just laugh at everything and every move like deranged psychology patients under a 2 decade testing
- Killer' Carlson

I can't believe people are saying this trade was bad for the isles. I got into some arguement with a dude last night cause he COULDNT BELIEVE we added a 2019 2nd round pick. Talk about crying over spilled milk. Go ahead and lose your temper over a 2nd round pick THREE drafts away. what the (frank) goes on in this world?
- Dedshark

I don't get to argue with anyone. I'm the only hockey fan for a hundred miles.
I think it's a good deal. Keep the core, and build on it. Hopefully.

- Isleshockeyman

to a tee

Yeah telling an Islander fan to be patient is redundant and insulting at this point.
- Cptmjl

Guys i'm talking hours, not seasons.

I am 50/50 on what Snow did last night. I think he did get kind of fleeced giving up picks to not pick guys like Strome or Bailey who are horrible anyway so who cares if they go. Berube was good and Grabo ws fine. I think the second pick should have been enough. Snow could have used the first pick in another trade for a bona fide NHL player. All in all he cleared space and needs to do something with that . Plus if he gets Duchense and Eberle he is going to have to trade a forward or two. We all know Bailey is going no where for some reason as I dont think any team in teh NHL wants that clown. I do feel that him making this trade and keeping his forwards that were unprotected was so that he can flip some of those forwards for better pieces. I guess we shall see

did anyone else's jaw drop when Knights took Griffin Reinhardt from EDM? Am i missing something here. Isnt this the same player that couldnt crack the islanders or edm lineup?

I am 50/50 on what Snow did last night. I think he did get kind of fleeced giving up picks to not pick guys like Strome or Bailey who are horrible anyway so who cares if they go. Berube was good and Grabo ws fine. I think the second pick should have been enough. Snow could have used the first pick in another trade for a bona fide NHL player. All in all he cleared space and needs to do something with that . Plus if he gets Duchense and Eberle he is going to have to trade a forward or two. We all know Bailey is going no where for some reason as I dont think any team in teh NHL wants that clown. I do feel that him making this trade and keeping his forwards that were unprotected was so that he can flip some of those forwards for better pieces. I guess we shall see
- kasperrko

The pick was to not take, Nelson or DeHaan, so lets see how it plays out.

did anyone else's jaw drop when Knights took Griffin Reinhardt from EDM? Am i missing something here. Isnt this the same player that couldnt crack the islanders or edm lineup?
- Spartiarti

No, it was expected that they were gonna take him.

The pick was to not take, Nelson or DeHaan, so lets see how it plays out.
- Sec111

The pick was to take JF Berube and Grabovski. The "protection" was, inherently, for everyone not named Berube and Grabovski.

I'm sure they did NOT want them to take Halak who has value with a signed contract so that was also part of giving up 2 draft picks. PITT also sent them a pick as insurance against picking Rust or Kunitz etc. Essentially losing MAF cleared some cap space for them as well.