That's tough. They are both similar, both remind me of Doug Weight honestly. If they Barzal proves he can play center, that position is more desirable so I'd say him
- Dan Petriw

Well if both can reach their potential and based on what we saw out of jhs last year this could be the legit scoring depth the isles have lacked. Of course that's under the assumption that jt resigns.

I'd show up if I lived closer, and I'd wear a koolaide shirt, and 7 could wear a 7 up shirt, and ses a pot leaf, and Gaines would wear his head and, capt would be the guy at the door being told no kids in the bar, and chiefs would be the guy holding a man in a rangers jersey who I assume would be mdw. This could be great
- Upstate_isles

Why would I wear anything other than my Islanders jersey?

I'd show up if I lived closer, and I'd wear a koolaide shirt, and 7 could wear a 7 up shirt, and ses a pot leaf, and Gaines would wear his head and, capt would be the guy at the door being told no kids in the bar, and chiefs would be the guy holding a man in a rangers jersey who I assume would be mdw. This could be great
- Upstate_isles

Thanks. Thanks a lot.
*grumble*not including me in the fun*grumble*

Maybe RangerDanger will be there.
- JimmyP

Maybe if Noel was there

Dan, another question, what does this organization and fan base need more? JT signed for a long term contract or a Stanley cup? And in your opinion can both be obtained in the same time frame? In other words can this team pay him what he deserves and still put together a roster that can win the cup?

Dan, another question, what does this organization and fan base need more? JT signed for a long term contract or a Stanley cup? And in your opinion can both be obtained in the same time frame? In other words can this team pay him what he deserves and still put together a roster that can win the cup?
- chazpet

Well they can't put together a roster that can win the Cup without him (at least not at any point in the foreseeable future), so the answer to that question doesn't really matter, in all honesty.

why was prince making the team this year? where would he have played if he was healthy?

why are we beating a dead horse on JT, he is signing with islanders unless at team like Montreal gives him like 13MM a year to play for them, which if that occurred, let that happen.

Maybe if Noel was there
- rangerdanger94

Please come so Captain's wish comes true!

Well they can't put together a roster that can win the Cup without him (at least not at any point in the foreseeable future), so the answer to that question doesn't really matter, in all honesty.
- eichiefs9

Thanks Dan

Sorry don't know how to quote someone, but that's what I'm getting at. They can't put together a cup roster with him especially if he takes up maximum cap space. I'm just trying to figure out how I would get to see another islanders cup before I die. If it means trading JT for several important assets then so be it.

Sorry don't know how to quote someone, but that's what I'm getting at. They can't put together a cup roster with him especially if he takes up maximum cap space. I'm just trying to figure out how I would get to see another islanders cup before I die. If it means trading JT for several important assets then so be it.
- chazpet

You've been on this site since 2010 and haven't figured out how to quote someone??? Geez, and I thought I was the oldest technophobe around....

Dan, another question, what does this organization and fan base need more? JT signed for a long term contract or a Stanley cup? And in your opinion can both be obtained in the same time frame? In other words can this team pay him what he deserves and still put together a roster that can win the cup?
- chazpet

I would say yes they can, if they hired the right people (got rid of Snow and hired someone like Jim Devellano).

Chances of a cup with Snowsense? Z-

Sorry don't know how to quote someone, but that's what I'm getting at. They can't put together a cup roster with him especially if he takes up maximum cap space. I'm just trying to figure out how I would get to see another islanders cup before I die. If it means trading JT for several important assets then so be it.
- chazpet

Losing JT would be a massive setback even if they trade him. The hit to the teams reputation alone would take years to overcome.

Losing JT would be a massive setback even if they trade him. The hit to the teams reputation alone would take years to overcome.
- JimmyP

100% spot on!

Losing JT would be a massive setback even if they trade him. The hit to the teams reputation alone would take years to overcome.
- JimmyP

After Dan Maloney, Mike Milbury, John Spano, the Milstein/Gluckstern regime, Charles Wang, Neil Smith for a month, Garth Snow, and a whole slew of questionable coaches, I'm not sure there's much of a reputation left worth worrying about.

After Dan Maloney, Mike Milbury, John Spano, the Milstein/Gluckstern regime, Charles Wang, Neil Smith for a month, Garth Snow, and a whole slew of questionable coaches, I'm not sure there's much of a reputation left worth worrying about.
- JohnScammo

After Dan Maloney, Mike Milbury, John Spano, the Milstein/Gluckstern regime, Charles Wang, Neil Smith for a month, Garth Snow, and a whole slew of questionable coaches, I'm not sure there's much of a reputation left worth worrying about.
- JohnScammo

Well, the Isles could be added to the 3 no trades lists they're not already on.

I'm sure you understood my point. Are they even a bubble team if JT is traded?

Why would I wear anything other than my Islanders jersey?


- eichiefs9

- nyisles7

Well, the Isles could be added to the 3 no trades lists they're not already on.

I'm sure you understood my point. Are they even a bubble team if JT is traded?
- JimmyP

Depends what/whom they get in return. If it's prospects and picks, then the answer is no. If it's proven NHL quality players, then maybe they still are....

Depends what/whom they get in return. If it's prospects and picks, then the answer is no. If it's proven NHL quality players, then maybe they still are....
- JohnScammo

Of course but under the circumstances with jT being a fA and most of all Garth Snow handling the negotiation of said trade, it will be refer to my last post ^^^^

Sorry don't know how to quote someone, but that's what I'm getting at. They can't put together a cup roster with him especially if he takes up maximum cap space. I'm just trying to figure out how I would get to see another islanders cup before I die. If it means trading JT for several important assets then so be it.
- chazpet

You will never get fair value in a trade. You'll get a bunch of lesser talents that collectively probably make more than Tavares anyway. They need to keep a steady influx of younger, affordable talent coming to fill holes in the roster and make a savvy move or two if/when the opportunity presents itself.

After Dan Maloney, Mike Milbury, John Spano, the Milstein/Gluckstern regime, Charles Wang, Neil Smith for a month, Garth Snow, and a whole slew of questionable coaches, I'm not sure there's much of a reputation left worth worrying about.
- JohnScammo

that's for sure. we are on "no trade list' of practically every player anyway

Right young players and a good smart move or two, no problem with this GM

And yes I have on here since 2010 but have only made a dozen or so posts. I just like reading your guys posts.