I’d rather move Eberle or Bailey, and that’s not just the Lee fan boy speaking. Eberle is gonna require at least 7 to retain. Bailey, while useful, is still inconsistent and more a complimentary player than a driver. IMO neither he nor Eberle can do what Lee does, while both of them are similar enough that losing one wouldn’t be critical.

Perhaps I’m overly optimistic, but I’m thinking Lee could be signed to a 6x6 deal. That’d make him only 33/34 come deals end, during which time I’m fairly confident he’d still be productive enough to justify it, especially given the current rate of contract inflation.
- Wildschwein

I would be fine with moving Bailey schwein. The problem is Bailey is a play maker and JT likes to have him as a wing.I'm just not sure how the Isles upgrade the D without moving a forward and Nelson alone will not do it. I just love trades are a real option again with Lou in charge.

I’d rather move Eberle or Bailey, and that’s not just the Lee fan boy speaking. Eberle is gonna require at least 7 to retain, and Bailey, while useful, is still inconsistent and more of a complimentary player than a driver. IMO neither he nor Eberle can do what Lee does, while both of them are similar enough that losing one wouldn’t be critical.

Perhaps I’m overly optimistic, but I’m thinking Lee could be signed to a 6x6 deal. That’d make him only 33/34 come deals end, during which time I’m fairly confident he’d still be productive enough to justify it, especially given the current rate of contract inflation.
- Wildschwein

Totally agree. If you have to move Ebs, Bailey, or Lee, it's Bailey by a mile. Eberle and Lee are much better than Bailey. The only thing Bailey has going for him is being good buddies with JT.

I agree with cpt. I would not want to overpay for a 35-year old slow Russian who doesn't like to play defense. And you'd better backload the contract after the way Kovy phukked Lou and the Devils. I am still kind of surprised to read that Lou and Kovy have this great relationship.
- JohnScammo

As I remember that whole situation Lou was supportive of his decision to go. Wasn't there some other motive for Lou wanting him gone besides shedding salary? Can't remember but I thought there was some silver lining for the devils albeit a small one.

I would be fine with moving Bailey schwein. The problem is Bailey is a play maker and JT likes to have him as a wing.I'm just not sure how the Isles upgrade the D without moving a forward and Nelson alone will not do it. I just love trades are a real option again with Lou in charge.
- ses111

Nelson won’t, but Nelson AND Eberle/Bailey might. Should the Islanders actually acquire Kovy, then moving those two plus one of the 1st’s should provide enough value for a significant upgrade on D.

As I remember that whole situation Lou was supportive of his decision to go. Wasn't there some other motive for Lou wanting him gone besides shedding salary? Can't remember but I thought there was some silver lining for the devils albeit a small one.
- Cptmjl

Probably the fact that the team with no money didn't have to continue paying him that bloated contract for another god-knows-how-many years

Totally agree. If you have to move Ebs, Bailey, or Lee, it's Bailey by a mile. Eberle and Lee are much better than Bailey. The only thing Bailey has going for him is being good buddies with JT.
- JohnScammo

And he’s also signed to rather inexpensive deal with term and no NMC/NTC’s.

Totally agree. If you have to move Ebs, Bailey, or Lee, it's Bailey by a mile. Eberle and Lee are much better than Bailey. The only thing Bailey has going for him is being good buddies with JT.
- JohnScammo

Agreed I believe that contract is going to suck real quick. I have no faith in Bailey maintaining consistency I'm just not a fan I know some may disagree with me.

As I remember that whole situation Lou was supportive of his decision to go. Wasn't there some other motive for Lou wanting him gone besides shedding salary? Can't remember but I thought there was some silver lining for the devils albeit a small one.
- Cptmjl

Kovy’s contract was heavily backloaded if I recall correctly. Almost cripplingly so.

Probably the fact that the team with no money didn't have to continue paying him that bloated contract for another god-knows-how-many years
- eichiefs9

Yeah could be I thought there was more to it maybe not.

Yeah could be I thought there was more to it maybe not.
- Cptmjl

There may have been, I can't remember and I definitely don't care enough to look it up

Kovy’s contract was heavily backloaded if I recall correctly. Almost cripplingly so.
- Wildschwein

Yeah, that may have been it

There may have been, I can't remember and I definitely don't care enough to look it up
- eichiefs9

http://www.nj.com/devils/...er_retiring_from_nhl.html

Yeah, that may have been it
- eichiefs9

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/ilya-kovalchuk

Holy Christ! He was signed for 6.6 till 2025!

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/ilya-kovalchuk

Holy Christ! He was signed for 6.6 till 2025!
- Wildschwein

That’s impossible. Lou doesn’t make mistakes!

I really don't want Kovalchuk on the islanders. League is about speed and youth.

That’s impossible. Lou doesn’t make mistakes!
- B.D. Gallof

Well to be fair, Kovy would likely have been a top 6 winger for 2/3rds of that contract.

Snow on the other hand, signed Ladd long term and for only slightly less coin, and he’ll likely never be a top 6 winger during said contract.

That’s impossible. Lou doesn’t make mistakes!
- B.D. Gallof

Bro you said you broke the news on snow and co being blindsided before Brooks come on now.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/ilya-kovalchuk

Holy Christ! He was signed for 6.6 till 2025!
- Wildschwein

Now he will most likely be signed till 2021 for 5 million per

Well to be fair, Kovy would likely have been a top 6 winger for 2/3rds of that contract.

Snow on the other hand, signed Ladd long term and for only slightly less coin, and he’ll likely never be a top 6 winger during said contract.
- Wildschwein

You're a real Richard

Now he will most likely be signed till 2021 for 5 million per
- Cptmjl

You're a real Richard
- Upstate_isles

Yeah. It’s almost a gift.

Yeah. It’s almost a gift.
- Wildschwein

7 has been AWOL heard he collapsed in the 75 over league

Bro you said you broke the news on snow and co being blindsided before Brooks come on now.
- Upstate_isles

Yeah. I know. Crazy.

https://twitter.com/BDGal...s/999355303668920322?s=20

7 has been AWOL heard he collapsed in the 75 over league
- Upstate_isles

This is Uber's busy season.