Beau and a 2nd (french canadian has extra value)
- nyislsbossy

I'd rather have the return the Isles got from Calgary than JVR and a 1st, especially after getting Eberle. JVR is only under contract for one more season and likely would have walked at the end of the deal anyway,when the Isles couldn't offer him huge dollars to re-sign with all of the other money they need to spend to keep everyone else.
- Jethro09

I agree. JVR was not needed after Eberle and especially not with only one year left.

I agree. JVR was not needed after Eberle and especially not with only one year left.
- ses111

Fvck JVR. He's worthless anyway. Get a 2C and perhaps a top 4 D-man and get to work.

Fvck JVR. He's worthless anyway. Get a 2C and perhaps a top 4 D-man and get to work.
- Isleshockeyman

2C is key and adding a 4dman would be great and would allow Pulock to start on the 3rd pairing.

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And former NHL goaltender Fred Brathwaite is at camp observing and consulting. No word yet on whether he'll have a more permanent role

Would be nice if Dunham was out.

Fvck JVR. He's worthless anyway. Get a 2C and perhaps a top 4 D-man and get to work.
- Isleshockeyman

We have 7d signed and dehaan as an rfa. Let's see what the kids have before blocking them again.

No one has mentioned Marleau at all... No interest? Too expensive? Would be a great pickup.

Been a bit absent lately, but Elliotte Friedman put out his 30 Thoughts a few hours ago. Entire foreword is about Hamonic/Islanders/Calgary, it's worth reading. One or two blurbs about the Isles too, but nothing exciting.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...e-value-first-round-pick/

No one has mentioned Marleau at all... No interest? Too expensive? Would be a great pickup.
- brodydog29

Marleau will turn 38 before the season begins, and I think he primarily plays left wing. Isles need a 2C. Also, I have no idea what he would cost.

Marleau will turn 38 before the season begins, and I think he primarily plays left wing. Isles need a 2C. Also, I have no idea what he would cost.
- JohnScammo

Can't imagine he'd be expect to be highly compensated at this stage of his career, but yeah he is primarily a LW and I don't really see that as good use of cap space.

We have 7d signed and dehaan as an rfa. Let's see what the kids have before blocking them again.
- Isles_since_6

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. I think Pelech could begin the season with DeHaan. Pulock and Hickey or Seidenberg on the 3rd pairing. Mayfield as the 8. After Pulock gains experience, hopefully he can replace Pelech on the 2nd line.

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. I think Pelech could begin the season with DeHaan. Pulock and Hickey or Seidenberg on the 3rd pairing. Mayfield as the 8. After Pulock gains experience, hopefully he can replace Pelech on the 2nd line.
- JohnScammo

Pelech and de Haan are both lefties though.

My guess is it figures to be:

2-55
44-6
4/50-14
4/50
42

Yup, I was thinking the same thing. I think Pelech could begin the season with DeHaan. Pulock and Hickey or Seidenberg on the 3rd pairing. Mayfield as the 8. After Pulock gains experience, hopefully he can replace Pelech on the 2nd line.
- JohnScammo

I hate the idea of Hickey or Seidenberg playing every day. Rather see Toews playing every game over those two.

Pelech and de Haan are both lefties though.

My guess is it figures to be:

2-55
44-6
4/50-14
4/50
42
- eichiefs9

Well, we all know that neither Pelech nor deHaan is a Brian Strait, so we need to drop Pelech to the 3rd line. I was trying to start Pulock on the 3rd line until he's fully ready for 2nd pairing responsibilities. Maybe he's the best alternative, however....

I hate the idea of Hickey or Seidenberg playing every day. Rather see Toews playing every game over those two.
- ses111

Eventually, yes. Let's see how his camp is...... Maybe he's ready for NHL action.

Eventually, yes. Let's see how his camp is...... Maybe he's ready for NHL action.
- JohnScammo

It would be great John. I just cannot take Hickey or Seidenberg playing every game.

I hate the idea of Hickey or Seidenberg playing every day. Rather see Toews playing every game over those two.
- ses111

Its fine w/rotation of Mayfield, utilize what we have until kids are ready n properly developed

Its fine w/rotation of Mayfield, utilize what we have until kids are ready n properly developed
- Ur Not Me

Toews I would think should be real close.

Pelech and de Haan are both lefties though.

My guess is it figures to be:

2-55
44-6
4/50-14
4/50
42
- eichiefs9

These guys suck. Bring Strait back he can play both sides.

These guys suck. Bring Strait back he can play both sides.
- Cptmjl

.....and he plays a heavy game!

Toews I would think should be real close.
- ses111

1yr in AHL (i believe) doesnt equate on a dman being ready for NHL

1yr in AHL (i believe) doesnt equate on a dman being ready for NHL
- Ur Not Me

I agree and wouldn't be rushing toews, but I definitely want to see pulock and pelech both play regularly. Mayfield can fill in when someone gets hurt

I agree and wouldn't be rushing toews, but I definitely want to see pulock and pelech both play regularly. Mayfield can fill in when someone gets hurt
- Isles_since_6

Mayfield played better than Pelech most of the season. Pelech was borderline unwatchable for most of the season


Mayfield rules

Mayfield played better than Pelech most of the season. Pelech was borderline unwatchable for most of the season


Mayfield rules
- Cptmjl

remember how bad dehaan was his second year? I'd play pelech over mayfield myself. He helped turned leddy's season around after hamonic was tied to leddy like concrete shoes going over the edge of a bridge.

1yr in AHL (i believe) doesnt equate on a dman being ready for NHL
- Ur Not Me

Toews is ready when I say he's ready.