B.D. Gallof: The Wonderful Wizard of the Isles

Great article. We need a lot of help but a good coach could solve a lot of things. Goalie is the number one need then follow suit

still think a good coach with a good D system will help this team out alot.

Sources say Barry Trotz and the New York Islanders are closing in on an agreement for Trotz to be the Isles next head coach.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 21, 2018

No one is expecting Lou Lamoriello to confirm anything...but word here in DAL is a five-year deal for Trotz at least $4M per year.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 21, 2018

Oh boy....

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Sources say Barry Trotz and the New York Islanders are closing in on an agreement for Trotz to be the Isles next head coach.

Hearing Barry Trotz closing in with NYI.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 21, 2018

Wow. This is huge.

First time I can recall the Islanders actually hiring a professional coach. Great terms too. Heady times, my friends, heady times.

No one is expecting Lou Lamoriello to confirm anything...but word here in DAL is a five-year deal for Trotz at least $4M per year.

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) June 21, 2018

- B.D. Gallof

Talk about a quick turnaround for this organization. This would be great.

Next for the Trifecta - signing Tavares!

So yes, it’s not official but it’s confirmed: Barry Trotz will be the next coach of the #Isles. Lots more to come.

— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) June 21, 2018

I think it would be a Quinella (not big with the horse racing terms) when Tavares signs for throw in Barzal winning his award last night as well! Lou, Barzal's award, Trotz, and now probably JT.

Also, not a done deal, and still a fluid situation, but sounds like Isles may have good news on John Tavares as well.

— Andrew Gross (@AGrossNewsday) June 21, 2018

TROTZ! Yeah baby! Now let’s get JT Locked up and get this thing going!

TROTZ! Yeah baby! Now let’s get JT Locked up and get this thing going!
- Jethro09

Its gonna happen......

Trotz, JT, and a real goaltender.......i dont even know how to feel.

How about a real FRANCHISE? (finally)

Wow. This is huge.

First time I can recall the Islanders actually hiring a professional coach. Great terms too. Heady times, my friends, heady times.
- potvin05

What a job by Lou already.

The Isles going from Snow and Weight to Lou and Trotz is like trading in your 1998 Kia for a BMW.

What a job by Lou already.
- ses111

Also reported is the isles may have good news with Tavares.

GREAT DAY

The Isles going from Snow and Weight to Lou and Trotz is like trading in your 1998 Kia for a Bentley.
- BINGO!

FIXED

The Isles going from Snow and Weight to Lou and Trotz is like trading in your 1998 Kia for a BMW.
- BINGO!

Going from Garth Snow and Doug Weight to Lou Lamoriello and Barry Trotz is the biggest upgrade in the history of upgrades. Literally like going from a toothless crack addict hobo to Mila Kunis. Unreal. ..... ISLSNATION

Also reported is the isles may have good news with Tavares.
- kindlyrick

Awesome offseason so far. Lou, Barzal's Calder, Trotz...now just hope JT signs.

In other needs do we...

1) Trade for Grubauer, sign Hutton, or bring Soderstrom into the fold?
2) Trade for Dumba, Faulk, or make a play for Carlson?
3) Buyout Clutterbuck?
4) If any trade works out for Ladd (1st rd pick to AZ & let Coyotes take Ladd off books) I am all for it. Need $ to come off books for Lee, Eberle, Tito, Barzal extensions.