I think what annoys me the most about Rolston is how low his Hockey IQ is. He can anticipate a play at all. He just chases the puck around kinda like how dog chases a squirrel. Ever hear of cutting off the angle?
- Spartiarti

Rolston = Larceny just steals his paycheck by cruising around with an occasional
Slapshot that is wide of the net. His work ethic is not a good example for the rest of the team.

And where the f*ck is Haley!

YOU HAVE TO GIVE TO GET!!!!


Lets not use any names.....if you were a GM, who would you prefer?

1) a Solidified NHLer
2) a 28 year old one year wonder


?
- LetsGoIsles

I am giving up something. I am giving up a playmaker and a power play specialist who might be the guy to get a team over the hump. For that I want a solidified NHLer back hands down.

And where the f*ck is Haley!
- nyi18

i know

I am giving up something. I am giving up a playmaker and a power play specialist who might be the guy to get a team over the hump. For that I want a solidified NHLer back hands down.
- kasperrko

i just dont think pa will get a kings ransom

I love Frans but if could acquire a good return then im for it. Isles are pretty stacked at Centre. Bailey has more upside than Frans does.

You have Cizakis who could easily take over as 3rd line centre. We have Strome and Nelson only few years away.

If he brings a jared cowen i would do it.
- Spartiarti

BAILEY IS THE PIECE TO MOVE...

Sound Tigers finished January with a 10-0-1 record. Now if Big Club can only do that in Feb for us.

I have no problem moving Bailey, but cant be just for anyone. Package for Top2 Dman, Parise or Bobby Ryan. Sure

Just moving b/c you think he a bust at old age of 22yrs old would be dumb.

Then ill have to listen to you Bailey Haters this year saying Snow is an idiot for trading Bailey when he doing well elsewhere next year.

Anyone read Staples Newsday - 1st half analysis. I think we would all unanimously agree. Best comment was putting Nino with Bailey and Martin.

BAILEY IS THE PIECE TO MOVE...
- cmimbri

I hope he's packaged with someone good, because otherwise he's worth about a mid-round pick.

Sound Tigers finished January with a 10-0-1 record. Now if Big Club can only do that in Feb for us.

I have no problem moving Bailey, but cant be just for anyone. Package for Top2 Dman, Parise or Bobby Ryan. Sure

Just moving b/c you think he a bust at old age of 22yrs old would be dumb.

Then ill have to listen to you Bailey Haters this year saying Snow is an idiot for trading Bailey when he doing well elsewhere next year.

Anyone read Staples Newsday - 1st half analysis. I think we would all unanimously agree. Best comment was putting Nino with Bailey and Martin.
- Spartiarti

Bailey is a worthless trade chip...hardly even a throw-in for the players you mention. He has zero value. It makes no sense to trade him at this time. That would be the ultimate "selling low" move.

Secondly, I don't think many of us here are "Bailey Haters." We say over and over again that he has not shown much yet and has a lot to prove when you try to make him the second-best Islander behind Tavares, and for pointing that out, we're "haters?"

Sound Tigers finished January with a 10-0-1 record. Now if Big Club can only do that in Feb for us.

I have no problem moving Bailey, but cant be just for anyone. Package for Top2 Dman, Parise or Bobby Ryan. Sure

Just moving b/c you think he a bust at old age of 22yrs old would be dumb.

Then ill have to listen to you Bailey Haters this year saying Snow is an idiot for trading Bailey when he doing well elsewhere next year.

Anyone read Staples Newsday - 1st half analysis. I think we would all unanimously agree. Best comment was putting Nino with Bailey and Martin.
- Spartiarti

bailey has been fine as a third line center..but i expected more offensively...i would give him away but if the deal was their i'd take it

Bailey is a worthless trade chip...hardly even a throw-in for the players you mention. He has zero value. It makes no sense to trade him at this time. That would be the ultimate "selling low" move.

Secondly, I don't think many of us here are "Bailey Haters." We say over and over again that he has not shown much yet and has a lot to prove when you try to make him the second-best Islander behind Tavares, and for pointing that out, we're "haters?"
- UIF

if kyle turris can get you a prospect..bailey can as well..some team out their will think that they can fix him

if kyle turris can get you a prospect..bailey can as well..some team out their will think that they can fix him
- NYI78

I doubt Ottawa trades Runblad to the Islanders for Bailey.

#Isles recall Kevin Poulin and Rhett Rakhshani; Marty Reasoner placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan 6

I doubt Ottawa trades Runblad to the Islanders for Bailey.
- UIF

i doubt that as well..you still try though

#Isles recall Kevin Poulin and Rhett Rakhshani; Marty Reasoner placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan 6
- BringBackBalky

nabakov traded?

#Isles recall Kevin Poulin and Rhett Rakhshani; Marty Reasoner placed on injured reserve retroactive to Jan 6
- BringBackBalky

Did I miss something? Which goalie is hurt?

I doubt Ottawa trades Runblad to the Islanders for Bailey.
- UIF

I thought Runblad in Phoenix for Turris no? . He hardly just a Prospect.

If there is trading partner team we can make a move its Phoenix. They need fowards and they have tons of DMAN.

nabakov traded?
- NYI78

no reasons explained as of now.

no reasons explained as of now.
- BringBackBalky

Montoya, Nabokov and Poulin all skating at #isles practice today.

Not sure Nabokov would be skating if he was traded. Maybe he will be but no word on anything.

I am giving up something. I am giving up a playmaker and a power play specialist who might be the guy to get a team over the hump. For that I want a solidified NHLer back hands down.
- kasperrko

is that option "A" or option "B"?

Bailey is a worthless trade chip...hardly even a throw-in for the players you mention. He has zero value. It makes no sense to trade him at this time. That would be the ultimate "selling low" move.

Secondly, I don't think many of us here are "Bailey Haters." We say over and over again that he has not shown much yet and has a lot to prove when you try to make him the second-best Islander behind Tavares, and for pointing that out, we're "haters?"
- UIF

I'd like to point out that I'm maybe one notch above being a hater. I'm all but ready to write him off. Last year most of the people here agreed that he really only had another season to prove himself. Well, 13 points and a -12 in 48 games doesn't seem like much of a year to me. I'm doing my best to put on my non-bias hat, I'll say that his defensive play has been "good", and I think that's giving him too much credit. Islanders drafting an all-offense center like Strome only proves that they are losing faith in Josh too. After his contract expires next season, I don't see any reason to bring him back.

BAILEY IS THE PIECE TO MOVE...
- cmimbri

why is bailey the piece to move?

I'd like to point out that I'm maybe one notch above being a hater. I'm all but ready to write him off. Last year most of the people here agreed that he really only had another season to prove himself. Well, 13 points and a -12 in 48 games doesn't seem like much of a year to me. I'm doing my best to put on my non-bias hat, I'll say that his defensive play has been "good", and I think that's giving him too much credit. Islanders drafting an all-offense center like Strome only proves that they are losing faith in Josh too. After his contract expires next season, I don't see any reason to bring him back.
- eichiefs9

he hasnt been impressive- granted. and a lot of people said this is his year to prove he is worthwhile. BUT he hasnt been given a chance.... he plays with poopty line mates. give the guy a finisher and id bet the house baileys numbers increase significantly

why is bailey the piece to move?
- LetsGoIsles

Neilsen is the one that is going...PA might going too...

Montoya, Nabokov and Poulin all skating at #isles practice today.

Not sure Nabokov would be skating if he was traded. Maybe he will be but no word on anything.
- BringBackBalky

My best guess is that if Poulin was recalled there is some serious talks going on in regards to moving Nabokov. You don't just recall one of your best goalie prospects to sit in the press box for the hell of it. I do remember someone (can't remember who) saying that Snow was active during the All Star break and to possibly expect something after. Or something along those lines.