I have one source I go to above all other sources when it comes to the Islanders. This is the guy who tipped me off that Garth Snow would be the new GM, and at the time I told him "I can't write the backup goalie is the going to be the new GM?!?!'' So I, like a fool, didn't report the rumor.....and....
Anyway, now I listen.
Just got this text from this same source:
"Tavares is still 75% returning, but there will be some other major changes....no one else is safe...even some of the young guns up front could be moved...there are a group of people close to the situation that are telling me they are looking at Trouba, and even Doughty...they also may try and lure a big time goalie...The coaches may be safe for now..."
More to come this afternoon...there will be no podcast today unfortunately due to travel schedules and logistics...back tomorrow.
Also please join me in welcoming our new Panthers writer, Mark Paul. His first piece is here: