Does anyone here want kovelchuk? Hes been mentioned as a possibility with the isles because of lou but hes 35. He still has a world class shot and barzal could feed him all day but not sure on him. Would move bailey to the third line where he is better suited so they would have more depth I suppose
- Upstate_isles

Not really.. .I am guessing the contract and years will be awful. He will be Ladd Jr. I would rather see Bellow, ho Sang, etc. fighting for spots than another washed up Veteran who stinks getting top line minutes.

Not really.. .I am guessing the contract and years will be awful. He will be Ladd Jr. I would rather see Bellow, ho Sang, etc. fighting for spots than another washed up Veteran who stinks getting top line minutes.
- niteislander

The Islanders couldn't afford to give out a bad contract even if they wanted to. They currently have, according to CapFriendly, the most cap space in the league (or will July 1st, if someone wants to nitpick) but they only have 13 players under contract. As of now we have 8 forwards, 4 defensemen, and 1 goalie signed to deals.

I'd keep lee although he will demand a big raise and isnt getting faster but that's the beauty of lou je puts a value on a guy an that's it
- Upstate_isles

I still think trading Lee is probably the right thing to do especially for a Dman or goalie.

I still think trading Lee is probably the right thing to do especially for a Dman or goalie.
- ses111

G no, top 2 dman yes ...

G no, top 2 dman yes ...
- Ur Not Me

I can agree with this.

When word got around the Islanders players last week that Lou Lamoriello was taking over the team, the most important issue was discussed and, in at least one case, addressed.

“I went out and got a haircut and a shave that day,” Cal Clutterbuck told The Athletic. “Just to be safe.”

https://theathletic.com/3...rements-to-the-islanders/



Now let's hope he goes out and trades himself while he's at it

When word got around the Islanders players last week that Lou Lamoriello was taking over the team, the most important issue was discussed and, in at least one case, addressed.

“I went out and got a haircut and a shave that day,” Cal Clutterbuck told The Athletic. “Just to be safe.”

https://theathletic.com/3...rements-to-the-islanders/



Now let's hope he goes out and trades himself while he's at it
- eichiefs9

I think even Garth got a shave? Funny thing for him to do if he were still in charge.

When word got around the Islanders players last week that Lou Lamoriello was taking over the team, the most important issue was discussed and, in at least one case, addressed.

“I went out and got a haircut and a shave that day,” Cal Clutterbuck told The Athletic. “Just to be safe.”

https://theathletic.com/3...rements-to-the-islanders/



Now let's hope he goes out and trades himself while he's at it
- eichiefs9

Funny how just the hiring of Lou Lam, and order is being restored

Funny how just the hiring of Lou Lam, and order is being restored
- kindlyrick

Fenton and Fitzgerald may turn out to be fine Gm's, but they do not have the instant respect Lou brings.

When word got around the Islanders players last week that Lou Lamoriello was taking over the team, the most important issue was discussed and, in at least one case, addressed.

“I went out and got a haircut and a shave that day,” Cal Clutterbuck told The Athletic. “Just to be safe.”

https://theathletic.com/3...rements-to-the-islanders/



Now let's hope he goes out and trades himself while he's at it
- eichiefs9

He could jump off the Meadowbrook bridge with some cement shoes and make sure he ties cizikas, Ladd, Mayfield, and Pelech to his body. That would be awesome.

I think even Garth got a shave? Funny thing for him to do if he were still in charge.
- ses111

So funny how this guy carried himself.....what a bum

Fenton and Fitzgerald may turn out to be fine Gm's, but they do not have the instant respect Lou brings.
- ses111

Lou isn't our GM. Garth Snow is our GM.

Lou isn't our GM. Garth Snow is our GM.
- Cptmjl

Lou is so much more Cpt.

Fenton and Fitzgerald may turn out to be fine Gm's, but they do not have the instant respect Lou brings.
- ses111

Honestly, I’d like to see them add Mark Hunter in July. Let Snow take the western Canada scouting duties, by himself. Actually i take that back......let him bring the top player development coach Eric Cainrs.

He could jump off the Meadowbrook bridge with some cement shoes and make sure he ties cizikas, Ladd, Mayfield, and Pelech to his body. That would be awesome.
- Cptmjl

This would be the most interesting method of clearing cap space, IMHO

Lou isn't our GM. Garth Snow is our GM.
- Cptmjl

Garth is as much of a GM to this team as the Islander beat writers have been to this team. Both will do as they’re told.

Honestly, I’d like to see them add Mark Hunter in July. Let Snow take the western Canada scouting duties, by himself. Actually i take that back......let him bring the top player development coach Eric Cainrs.
- kindlyrick

I would be very happy with either Hunter or David Conte.

Garth is as much of a GM to this team as the Islander beat writers have been to this team. Both will do as they’re told.
- kindlyrick

Ok

I would be very happy with either Hunter or David Conte.
- ses111

Hiring Hunter could only help in getting 91 to stay

Ok
- Cptmjl

Is your contention that Garth will be overseeing the roster next year etc? Making trades or picks or signings ?

Hiring Hunter could only help in getting 91 to stay
- kindlyrick

The more hockey experts the better.

The more hockey experts the better.
- ses111

Somebody call me?

I would be very happy with either Hunter or David Conte.
- ses111

FYI & FunFact: David Conte works in Vegas as Special Advisor to Hockey Operations

The more hockey experts the better.
- ses111

Its not just a hockey expert, but a guy who spent twelve years as owner, vice-president, and general manager of the London Knights (Tavares old team). The drafting on the island has been sub par, with the exceptions of cant miss Tavares, and getting lucky with Barzal. They need deeper roots in juniors to stop with these wasted picks of Reinhardt, Strome, Dal Colle...

FYI & FunFact: David Conte works in Vegas as Special Advisor to Hockey Operations
- B.D. Gallof

Thanks! I heard that recently. Still think David would have interest if Lou calls.