Right? Speaking of snakes. I haven't had any rattlers in my yard this year so far. Not sure why, but I'm happy I haven't.
- Isleshockeyman

Maybe the snakes went on vacation with the rest of the NHL? Sorry could not resist.

Is that you JT?
- ses111

Nope good guess though.

Nope good guess though.



- nyisles7

Unless you're 7 yrs old, sexual innuendo does nothing for him.
- Isleshockeyman

https://www.sny.tv/island...go-to-tampa-bay/242870206

And here's another one

Maybe the snakes went on vacation with the rest of the NHL? Sorry could not resist.
- ses111

Now this article I agree 100%
https://www.fanragsports....-not-trade-mathew-barzal/

Nope good guess though.



- nyisles7

Ummmm, Greenwich Village hipster douchebag?

Maybe the snakes went on vacation with the rest of the NHL? Sorry could not resist.
- ses111

Now this article I agree 100%
https://www.fanragsports....-not-trade-mathew-barzal/
- Upstate_isles

Concur. I was surprised that Snow didn't trade him. Of course he rarely parts with players that he drafted. I guess the thought of JT leaving finally gave him the cajones to pull the trigger on a couple deals.

https://www.sny.tv/islanders/news/could-john-tavares-take-less-money-to-go-to-tampa-bay/242870206

And here's another one
- Upstate_isles

You know it's only going to continue until he signs. I think even then Toronto fan will still speculate that JT is going there.

Maybe the snakes went on vacation with the rest of the NHL? Sorry could not resist.
- ses111

I like Upstates idea. So, to that end


And

I like Upstates idea. So, to that end


And


- Isleshockeyman

poor ses just wants some action

Ummmm, Brooklyn hipster douchebag?
- Isleshockeyman

Fixed


Man, you are dating yourself with references to Greenwich Village.

- Upstate_isles

I deserve this.

Ummmm, Greenwich Village hipster douchebag?
- Isleshockeyman

You think the Isles are paying him too much?

I like Upstates idea. So, to that end


And


- Isleshockeyman

Can we get that cat to do that to every NHL GM? I love how the rest of you are trying to pretend you are ok with this lousy offseason.

Now this article I agree 100%
https://www.fanragsports....-not-trade-mathew-barzal/
- Upstate_isles

Very fair. Cannot trade Barzal especially for a guy that can walk in two years.

Very fair. Cannot trade Barzal especially for a guy that can walk in two years.
- ses111

It also makes a ton of sense financially

It also makes a ton of sense financially
- Upstate_isles

Indeed.

Now this article I agree 100%
https://www.fanragsports....-not-trade-mathew-barzal/
- Upstate_isles

Article is terribly written and contradicts itself a few times.

Don't trade Barzal because of the future. Trading him for Duchene could keep Tavares here. Doesnt that qualify as being the future? Having Duchene makes us instant contenders and gives us good press, etc. Isn't that a pretty big deal with other players, ticket sales, coaches, etc? There is an argument for trading a player who MAY one day be as good as the player we trade him for. I'm all for keeping Barzal but I for one don't see him as a guaranteed NHL player just yet. I don't think it's as clear cut as you're making it sound.

Fixed


Man, you are dating yourself with references to Greenwich Village.
- JohnScammo

I reckon I am.

You guys sound like Snow. You have to reach down and grab your balls and get the piece you need and its gonna take a good prospect/player to get it.

I mean this guy in the one article says, "maybe" JT and Barzal = Crosby and Malkin, for phucks sake the kid played how many NHL games? you think JT gives a shat what Barzal can be or you think he rather have a true 2nd line center behind him in the line up right phucking now?

I rather be balls against the cap and address the needs of this team and have a true chance to win the Cup with proven players versus if this guy play well and this guy developed into a true blah blah blah BS.

Article is terribly written and contradicts itself a few times.

Don't trade Barzal because of the future. Trading him for Duchene could keep Tavares here. Doesnt that qualify as being the future? Having Duchene makes us instant contenders and gives us good press, etc. Isn't that a pretty big deal with other players, ticket sales, coaches, etc? There is an argument for trading a player who MAY one day be as good as the player we trade him for. I'm all for keeping Barzal but I for one don't see him as a guaranteed NHL player just yet. I don't think it's as clear cut as you're making it sound.
- Cptmjl

Duchene will walk in 2 years or cost us so much along with jt we won't be able to keep anyone else. He compared the benefits of both and came up with barzal, I agree

Can we get that cat to do that to every NHL GM? I love how the rest of you are trying to pretend you are ok with this lousy offseason.
- ses111

Some of us have better things to do. I for one have to go feed my pet gila monster(google it) some scorpions.