Jones got 4 years 16 mill.. if anyone cares.

Its not a big deal but its still comical
- Vukota

Fair enough!

XxNYIxX

just to point it out yet again.. u are talking Botta's word for it that Cappy was not involved in this too. It is not like Cappy did not know the man or have a working relationship with him.
- niteislander

I'll take Botta's word over Wangs & Snow's any day of the week

LOL

I think Haley is history now that Blair Riley has been signed to a two way contract. Mind you, I'm a big Haley supporter but it seems like the Isles believe Riley has a bit more polish to his game.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to see what Riley can do. I will miss Haley though.
- SCLI

I hope they bring Haley back for the fourth line. Shouldn't have to be either/or...Haley can start in the NHL and Riley in the AHL. If Riley proves to be a better option, trade/waive Haley.

Fair enough!

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

I'm always fair

just to point it out yet again.. u are talking Botta's word for it that Cappy was not involved in this too. It is not like Cappy did not know the man or have a working relationship with him.
- niteislander

Was he Cappy's assistant in Bridgeport?

XxNYIxX

I'm always fair
- Vukota

not to Jack Hillen!

XxNYIxX

- LetsGoIsles

LGI, I'm just making an assumption on Haley. Dont get so upset. Here's a tissue Pal.

Was he Cappy's assistant in Bridgeport?

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

No he wasn't.. I was referring to working with the AHL affiliate coach on players to call up etc. Capuano and Thompson talked about players all the time last year.

LGI, I'm just making an assumption on Haley. Dont get so upset. Here's a tissue Pal.
- SCLI

Haley did get into a fight this year which means Wang will boot him out of here, so good bye Haley. This team is not allowed to be tough.

I hope they bring Haley back for the fourth line. Shouldn't have to be either/or...Haley can start in the NHL and Riley in the AHL. If Riley proves to be a better option, trade/waive Haley.
- UIF

So do I. But with all the guys in Bridgeport who can drop the gloves. Haley being a UFA and the Isle's already signing Riley. Well, I have seen this script before.

Of course he is gonna sit there and take it because thats what puppets do. The same reason wang hired snow and snow hired Capuano. Puppets are easy to control. Why can't people see that as being a huge problem??
- Vukota

youre playing both sides...first you say, why wouldnt he stand up for himself? his ass is on the line! he should be picking his own assistants...

than the next post you say, of course he sits and takes is because he is a puppet.


are you starting to see why people think there are certain people who post JUST to complain???

So do I. But with all the guys in Bridgeport who can drop the gloves. Haley being a UFA and the Isle's already signing Riley. Well, I have seen this script before.
- SCLI

I would like to see them both on the 4th line.

just to point it out yet again.. u are talking Botta's word for it that Cappy was not involved in this too. It is not like Cappy did not know the man or have a working relationship with him.
- niteislander

IT ISNT EVEN OFFICIAL YET!!!!!!!

Jones got 4 years 16 mill.. if anyone cares.
- niteislander

Bobby????

Bobby????
- LetsGoIsles

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/col120607.html David Jones Avs... not sure what that means for PA.

Haley did get into a fight this year which means Wang will boot him out of here, so good bye Haley. This team is not allowed to be tough.
- kasperrko

okposo got into MULTIPLE fights...playing NHL12

So do I. But with all the guys in Bridgeport who can drop the gloves. Haley being a UFA and the Isle's already signing Riley. Well, I have seen this script before.
- SCLI

not being a smartass....who else drops the gloves in BP??

okposo got into MULTIPLE fights...playing NHL12
- LetsGoIsles

Oh well he is gone then too. Just when he was coming around a little

Ok I am sorry I am kind of out of the loop who is this REilly kid?

youre playing both sides...first you say, why wouldnt he stand up for himself? his ass is on the line! he should be picking his own assistants...

than the next post you say, of course he sits and takes is because he is a puppet.


are you starting to see why people think there are certain people who post JUST to complain???
- LetsGoIsles

Huh? I'm pretty sure its no secret Caps was hired as a puppet. I should have said with a real organization you would be able to pick your own assistants puppet or no puppet. I was assuming you knew this isn't your normal organization and i didn't have to explain it further my bad.

http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/col120607.html David Jones Avs... not sure what that means for PA.
- niteislander

Davey Jones from the Monkees? Wow great deal for someone who is dead. Something I can see the Islanders doing

Haley did get into a fight this year which means Wang will boot him out of here, so good bye Haley. This team is not allowed to be tough.
- kasperrko

Riley's a tough SOB. I think he got into 11 fights last yr at Bridegport playing about 2/3 of the season.


I read somewhere that he's a pretty good Penalty killer. Maybe someone knows more about his game?

From Lighthouse Hockey.

50 Contract Limit

Meanwhile, here's how the 50 contract situation looks as of now (source for contracts: CapGeek). The Islanders typically stay under that limit as they enter the season -- unlike, say, the Flyers who sign first, as questions later -- leaving room for an in-season signing or two as necessary (e.g. Trevor Gillies in December a couple of years ago).

Players under NHL contract but returned to their junior teams do not count against the 50-contract limit, which can make training camp interesting for teams pushing the limit and having several juniors on the cusp.. So Ryan Strome didn't count in 2011-12. (Will he count in 2012-13?)
Signed (27)
Forwards (16) Defense (7) Goalies (4)
Tavares Streit Nabokov
Moulson Hamonic DiPietro
Grabner MacDonald Nilsson
Okposo Donovan Poulin
Niederreiter de Haan
Nielsen Ness
Reasoner Cantin
Bailey
Cizikas
Nelson
Halmo
Strome
Kabanov
Persson
Ullström
Riley

Restricted Free Agents (12)
Forwards (8) Defense (3) Goalies (1)
Martin Katic Koskinen
Rakhshani Alexandrov
Backman Wishart
Riendeau
Marcinko
McNeely
DiBenedetto
Romano

So even if the Islanders sign all their RFAs (a stretch), they'd be at 39 contracts. Qualifying Martin, Rakhshani and Koskinen are no-brainers. You'd think Wishart, Backman, DiBenedetto and Romano would continue to help in the AHL, but we'll see how it all shakes out.

Let's look at who else they might lose and/or need to replace.
Unrestricted Free Agents (12)
Forwards (6) Defense (4) Goalie (2)
Parenteau Jurcina Montoya
Pandolfo Staios Grahame (!)
Haley Eaton
Frischmon Reese
Colliton
Gillies



Many of these guys, and conceivably all, will be gone.

Many of these guys, and conceivably all, will be gone.
- SCLI

On a properly run team yes they would be gone. With the bottom of the barrel shopping done by the Isles don't be surprised if more then 1 are back

On a properly run team yes they would be gone. With the bottom of the barrel shopping done by the Isles don't be surprised if more then 1 are back
- Vukota

I'd keep Colliton. Seems like a solid AHL vet who sets a good example for the prospects who play there.

edit -- I'd keep Reese too...decent 7/8 d-man.

And PA...well, who knows what's going on there.