Trouba wants to play in the states so the Jets almost have to deal him in the offseason. Trouba should not cost a ton in assets like other dmen will. I love adding Nelson in the deal because I'm done with him and the Isles save money letting de Haan walk as well. I just do not like the Isles chances in UFA and those signing rarely work out.
- ses111

I think Trouba will cost a significant amount of assets, but nothing that will cripple the Islanders down the line.

To me, whether you love him or hate him, Nelson has to be in the deal. He probably isn't going to get a long-term deal from the Isles (and shouldn't) and is also (like Trouba) an arb-eligible RFA. Gives WPG a flexible option at the 2nd/3rd center spots, as Bryan Little isn't getting any younger. Isles can afford to part with one of those first round picks. I am the biggest draft-whore out there and I would be more than happy to give one up for Trouba. The (potential) addition of a 3rd asset is where things probably start to get hairy. The low end of that could be something like Pelech, who is cost controlled at a minimal price for another 3 seasons after this one. Or, on the high side, something like a Beauvillier/Ho Sang/Bellows. I assume the Isles wouldn't love trading any of their better young players/prospects.

It would be insanely tough with how much we pay CC, and CC. Plus If they want to re-sign Bailey it's not going to happen.
- Dedshark

I mean, I'd take Karlsson over Bailey any day of the week...but I hear you. I forgot that Karlsson is going to be 29 when that deal is up. As amazingly-talented as he is...I'm not dying to give a 29 year old an 8 year deal that is around $12M AAV.

I think Trouba will cost a significant amount of assets, but nothing that will cripple the Islanders down the line.

To me, whether you love him or hate him, Nelson has to be in the deal. He probably isn't going to get a long-term deal from the Isles (and shouldn't) and is also (like Trouba) an arb-eligible RFA. Gives WPG a flexible option at the 2nd/3rd center spots, as Bryan Little isn't getting any younger. Isles can afford to part with one of those first round picks. I am the biggest draft-whore out there and I would be more than happy to give one up for Trouba. The (potential) addition of a 3rd asset is where things probably start to get hairy. The low end of that could be something like Pelech, who is cost controlled at a minimal price for another 3 seasons after this one. Or, on the high side, something like a Beauvillier/Ho Sang/Bellows. I assume the Isles wouldn't love trading any of their better young players/prospects.
- eichiefs9

Correct chief. A Trouba deal should not wipe out all the prospects. Defense built around Leddy, Trouba, Toews, and Aho with Boychuk playing 3rd pair is not bad at all.

before you start getting too excited bout Toew and Aho on islanders its worth noting that Soundtigers are 12-10 this season. I would exactly be saying our guy are dominating down there.
- Spartiarti

as everyone knows the jump from ahl or jr's to nhl is very steep. very few can do it. i don't think that toew or aho are ready for 15-17 mins a night.

as far as dehaan goes we could sign him to a 4.5-5 mil per yr deal and still have enough $$ for jt. i would rather have dehaan than a ufa from another team for the same money

Correct chief. A Trouba deal should not wipe out all the prospects. Defense built around Leddy, Trouba, Toews, and Aho with Boychuk playing 3rd pair is not bad at all.
- ses111

If Pulock weren't included in the deal, we'd easily have a lot of years with the right side of the defense being: Boychuk, Trouba, Pulock. I'll take that any day of the week.

before you start getting too excited bout Toew and Aho on islanders its worth noting that Soundtigers are 12-10 this season. I would exactly be saying our guy are dominating down there.
- Spartiarti

Went to see them yesterday, not impressive, but it was only 1 game.

Rather go for OEL cost a lil less, better chance at resigning.

as everyone knows the jump from ahl or jr's to nhl is very steep. very few can do it. i don't think that toew or aho are ready for 15-17 mins a night.

as far as dehaan goes we could sign him to a 4.5-5 mil per yr deal and still have enough $$ for jt. i would rather have dehaan than a ufa from another team for the same money
- nyislsbossy

de Haan isn't taking $4.5M or $5M from a team that gave him a hard time in negotiations last offseason. He'll get $6M+ on the open market and I don't blame him for a second for taking that route.

I mean, I'd take Karlsson over Bailey any day of the week...but I hear you. I forgot that Karlsson is going to be 29 when that deal is up. As amazingly-talented as he is...I'm not dying to give a 29 year old an 8 year deal that is around $12M AAV.
- eichiefs9

Cause lets go back to the we need a winger for Taveras times again, face it Bailey is that winger thanks to Weight.

lmao if we win belmont, is our damn mascot going to changed to a horse??

Nyles the Horse?

Rather go for OEL cost a lil less, better chance at resigning.
- Sec111

OEL will cost less than who? Trouba??

Cause lets go back to the we need a winger for Taveras times again, face it Bailey is that winger thanks to Weight.
- Sec111

It's not a knock on Bailey, it's simply that Karlsson is an exponentially better player and, if forced to choose one of the two players, I'm taking Karlsson 11/10 times.

OEL will cost less than who? Trouba??
- Dedshark

I believe he meant than Karlsson

lmao if we win belmont, is our damn mascot going to changed to a horse??

Nyles the Horse?
- Dedshark

Sparky the Thoroughbred

I believe he meant than Karlsson
- eichiefs9

ohhh ok lol. I was gonna say. If OEL happened to be less than Trouba Garth needs to pull trigger instantaneously. No clue if I spelled that correctly.

ohhh ok lol. I was gonna say. If OEL happened to be less than Trouba Garth needs to pull trigger instantaneously. No clue if I spelled that correctly.
- Dedshark

I thought the same thing at first, but after I thought about it for a second I realized what he meant.

If Pulock weren't included in the deal, we'd easily have a lot of years with the right side of the defense being: Boychuk, Trouba, Pulock. I'll take that any day of the week.
- eichiefs9

Just thinking about how Leddy, Trouba, Toews, and Aho can skate and move the puck.

Boychuk, Trouba, and Pulock on the right side not bad at all.

Sparky the Thoroughbred
- eichiefs9

Can't you picture our mascot exactly like this..except the superman logo is an Isles Logo and the cape and what not is orange

Sparky the Thoroughbred
- eichiefs9

de Haan isn't taking $4.5M or $5M from a team that gave him a hard time in negotiations last offseason. He'll get $6M+ on the open market and I don't blame him for a second for taking that route.
- eichiefs9

6M for de Haan is scary.

Can't you picture our mascot exactly like this..except the superman logo is an Isles Logo and the cape and what not is orange
- Dedshark

6M for de Haan is scary.
- ses111

Good for him if he gets it..

Good for him if he gets it..
- kear20

Yep! No way I'm giving it to him.

- nyisles7

Other candidates include:

- Monty
- Amazon the We-Didn't-Submit-an-RFP-But-There-Was-Still-a-Rally-For-Us Colt
- Stable the Highly-Ironic Mascot
- Sparky the No-Hind-Legs-and-Steel-Testicles Horse
- Horse Wang

Other candidates include:

- Monty
- Amazon the We-Didn't-Submit-an-RFP-But-There-Was-Still-a-Rally-For-Us Colt
- Stable the Highly-Ironic Mascot
- Sparky the No-Hind-Legs-and-Steel-Testicles Horse
- Horse Wang
- eichiefs9

LOVE IT!