Upstate_isles
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Location: Bitch Lasagna , NY Joined: 05.12.2016
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Ok HBer’s here’s another juicy nugget:
Upstate is Batman - G.D.Ballof
I said it first |
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Cptmjl
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 11.05.2011
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I said it first - Upstate_isles
Um... I'm pretty sure Staple had it first....
Arthur Staple. 10:38 AM. 5/27/18
@StapeAthletic
Upstate_Isles IS Batman |
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21peter
Atlanta Thrashers |
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Location: Peter I Island Joined: 11.18.2014
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Um... I'm pretty sure Staple had it first....
Arthur Staple. 10:38 AM. 5/27/18
@StapeAthletic
Upstate_Isles IS Batman - Cptmjl
That "I" proves you're not any better at this than B.D. Gallof... |
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Cptmjl
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 11.05.2011
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That "I" proves you're not any better at this than B.D. Gallof... - 21peter
I'm no tweeter |
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21peter
Atlanta Thrashers |
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Location: Peter I Island Joined: 11.18.2014
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I'm no tweeter - Cptmjl
you didn't get that this was a double-meaning tongue-in-cheek reverse backhand pass...? |
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Cptmjl
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 11.05.2011
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you didn't get that this was a double-meaning tongue-in-cheek reverse backhand pass...? - 21peter
Ahhhhhh. |
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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Whats the latest on this team..?? |
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ses111
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.07.2008
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Whats the latest on this team..?? - Ur Not Me
EK has the Isles giving up either one or both of their 1st rounds picks for a goalie. Maybe Schneider. I'm not giving up both picks for a goalie. |
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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ses111
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.07.2008
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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It's nuts to give up two 1's for a goalie. This team needs to improve the dmen and the entire defensive structure and not just get a goalie. - ses111
Nelson, both 2nd picks + maybe another spec/or salaried player
to Buff
O'Reilly + Lehner
* I would even throw in 2019 1st if both sign extension w/team |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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Nelson, both 2nd picks + maybe another spec/or salaried player
to Buff
O'Reilly + Lehner
* I would even throw in 2019 1st if both sign extension w/team - Ur Not Me
O'Reilly has five years left on his deal and the Islanders can't afford to take on his $7.5M cap hit, unless Tavares walks. |
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Isles
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Location: Sweet Lou NY Joined: 07.28.2006
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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O'Reilly has five years left on his deal and the Islanders can't afford to take on his $7.5M cap hit, unless Tavares walks. - eichiefs9
If salary can be shed, O'Reilly might be worth a look
* cap will be going up plus increase more when new expansion team arrives |
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Isles
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Location: Sweet Lou NY Joined: 07.28.2006
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Not who? - eichiefs9
Seriously? Figure it out |
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For the islanders its going to be tough to get a great #1 goalie with term. Isles have to sign Jt Lee Pulock and Barzal down the line. |
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kindlyrick
New York Islanders |
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Location: Dallas, TX Joined: 06.21.2007
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EK has the Isles giving up either one or both of their 1st rounds picks for a goalie. Maybe Schneider. I'm not giving up both picks for a goalie. - ses111
The goaltender is THEEEEEEEE most important position on the team. Giving up both firsts is not ideal, BUT, the isles aren't in the position of strength being that they need the goaltender. The isles shoulda been in on Schneider when he was on the market in Vancouver. Another fail for our beloved Snow. If you're serious about winning, then it starts with an elite netminder, which the isles haven't had since Billy Smith (honorable mention to Osgood). |
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eichiefs9
New York Islanders |
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Location: NY Joined: 11.03.2008
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If salary can be shed, O'Reilly might be worth a look
* cap will be going up plus increase more when new expansion team arrives - Ur Not Me
The cap is going to go up to somewhere between $78M and $82M, which is anywhere from a $3M-$7M increase.
The Islanders have 8 forwards, not including Tavares obviously, 4 defensemen, and 1 pretty-terrible goaltender under contract for next season. They still have to sign 10 more contracts to have a full 23-man roster.
I don't think the Sabres would trade O'Reilly for Nelson, two 2nd's, and some scraps by himself, let alone eat some of his salary AND include Lehner. |
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ses111
New York Islanders |
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Joined: 06.07.2008
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The goaltender is THEEEEEEEE most important position on the team. Giving up both firsts is not ideal, BUT, the isles aren't in the position of strength being that they need the goaltender. The isles shoulda been in on Schneider when he was on the market in Vancouver. Another fail for our beloved Snow. If you're serious about winning, then it starts with an elite netminder, which the isles haven't had since Billy Smith (honorable mention to Osgood). - kindlyrick
Isles need a goalie no question but they cannot use both #1's for a goalie especially when goalie will not fix all the issues. Even a top goalie will do little if the Isles continue to play D like they do. |
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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The goaltender is THEEEEEEEE most important position on the team. Giving up both firsts is not ideal, BUT, the isles aren't in the position of strength being that they need the goaltender. The isles shoulda been in on Schneider when he was on the market in Vancouver. Another fail for our beloved Snow. If you're serious about winning, then it starts with an elite netminder, which the isles haven't had since Billy Smith (honorable mention to Osgood). - kindlyrick
It wasnt a fail bc Van wanted Horvat and thought he wouldnt be there at 15 compared to NJ at 9 (i think)
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NYIDRIVE4FIVE
New York Islanders |
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Location: Lou York, NY Joined: 12.17.2009
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Staple threw Jimmy Howard's name around in that Q&A last week. I'll be disappointed if that's their answer going into next year. He's been pretty bad the last couple of seasons.
Getting a star in goal would be so huge. Don't get me wrong, the defensive structure is mostly at fault for last season's debacle, but watching Halak and Greiss get sniped every night and throw their head back in disgust got old. Need someone who really battles back there until the blue line is revamped.
Isles would check off a couple of boxes that the top-tier teams in the league do (assuming JT stays): great 1-2 punch up the middle and reliable goaltending, not to mention offensive depth. |
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kindlyrick
New York Islanders |
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Location: Dallas, TX Joined: 06.21.2007
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It wasnt a fail bc Van wanted Horvat and thought he wouldnt be there at 15 compared to NJ at 9 (i think) - Ur Not Me
It was a fail in the sense that your team was in need of a number 1, and a number 1 was available. You dont win every trade head to head........look how well the isles have done thus far with sub par goaltending |
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kindlyrick
New York Islanders |
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Location: Dallas, TX Joined: 06.21.2007
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Isles need a goalie no question but they cannot use both #1's for a goalie especially when goalie will not fix all the issues. Even a top goalie will do little if the Isles continue to play D like they do. - ses111
The isles need a number 1.....period. They have the picks, prospects and assets to aquire one. Im not going to argue what the trade should look like. One pick, two picks, a pick and a prospect, a pick and a player.......I dont care. Whatever it takes. Im not talking about only getting a goalie.......they need at least 2 top 4 dmen as well.
But, you build from the goalie out.... |
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Ur Not Me
New York Islanders |
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Location: Long Island, NY Joined: 11.30.2008
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It was a fail in the sense that your team was in need of a number 1, and a number 1 was available. You dont win every trade head to head........look how well the isles have done thus far with sub par goaltending - kindlyrick
Failing in getting a #1 G yes, but not getting Schneider then wasnt on Garf, thats on VAN moving way up in draft to get their guy.
The epic fail is Hall for Hamonic and Garf offered others instead ... |
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