Joel Farabee is committed to BU and I would certainly think David Quinn played a part in recruiting him, something to keep in mind.

I haven't watched too many Isles games this year, so can't say for sure, but I've heard JT has Pavel Bure's knees. If that's the case, I don't want to sign him to the contract he's looking for. Lou was brought in by the owners to make sure he stays on LI. I don't see him going anywhere.
The next expansion draft is going to make contracts really interesting.
- Fenrir

Lou is 75 and not a miracle worker. Not sure what he can do. They gave up most goals in league last year. 2 of their Dmen are UFA. If they give Tavares an 8 year deal over 10 mil, how are they signing Kovy? Where is the defense and goalie upgrades coming from? And why would Kovy go there? As far as JT, he’s coming off an 82 game season where he scored 84 points. Not sure where the rumors about his knees come from. He’s only a year older than Hayes. Signing him would give us one of the strongest teams down the middle in league. Also allows us to bridge Hayes. He’ll be odd man out in a year or 2 with Chytil and Anderson developing into full time guys

Assistant coaches are going to be important. I am curious to see who will be brought in specifically to work with all of our young defensemen.




In Gorton we trust, Tavares or bust...
- TommyGTrain

Quinn was a defenseman during his playing days. I think that’ll be biggest change on team. A focus on D zone coverage and quick exits out. Offensively, he seems to have a lot of same as AV. He likes to roll 4 skilled lines. Speed!

From who? He missed significant time one year, when he hurt his knee at the Olympics, and that was four years ago
- eichiefs9

Ran into a friend that used to post on your board last weekend. Sometimes I have to step back and consider the source.

Quinn was a defenseman during his playing days. I think that’ll be biggest change on team. A focus on D zone coverage and quick exits out. Offensively, he seems to have a lot of same as AV. He likes to roll 4 skilled lines. Speed!
- junaka3

With his background as D, who is he going to bring in as assistants? The whole complexity of this team is about to change.

Quinn was a defenseman during his playing days. I think that’ll be biggest change on team. A focus on D zone coverage and quick exits out. Offensively, he seems to have a lot of same as AV. He likes to roll 4 skilled lines. Speed!
- junaka3

Scrapping the hybrid man-to-man/zone defensive system where no one seemed to know what to do, especially behind the net, will be a good first start. I don’t expect New York to utilize this system under Quinn

Lou is 75 and not a miracle worker. Not sure what he can do. They gave up most goals in league last year. 2 of their Dmen are UFA. If they give Tavares an 8 year deal over 10 mil, how are they signing Kovy? Where is the defense and goalie upgrades coming from? And why would Kovy go there? As far as JT, he’s coming off an 82 game season where he scored 84 points. Not sure where the rumors about his knees come from. He’s only a year older than Hayes. Signing him would give us one of the strongest teams down the middle in league. Also allows us to bridge Hayes. He’ll be odd man out in a year or 2 with Chytil and Anderson developing into full time guys
- junaka3

You should post more often!

Lou is 75 and not a miracle worker. Not sure what he can do. They gave up most goals in league last year. 2 of their Dmen are UFA. If they give Tavares an 8 year deal over 10 mil, how are they signing Kovy? Where is the defense and goalie upgrades coming from? And why would Kovy go there? As far as JT, he’s coming off an 82 game season where he scored 84 points. Not sure where the rumors about his knees come from. He’s only a year older than Hayes. Signing him would give us one of the strongest teams down the middle in league. Also allows us to bridge Hayes. He’ll be odd man out in a year or 2 with Chytil and Anderson developing into full time guys
- junaka3

Lou was brought in to give the team a kick in the ass to show JT they're serious, and maybe to mentor his son into taking over in a few years? My thought is that Kovy wants to go to a contender sooner rather than later.

Lou was brought in to give the team a kick in the ass to show JT they're serious, and maybe to mentor his son into taking over in a few years? My thought is that Kovy wants to go to a contender sooner rather than later.
- Fenrir

You would think, but sometimes wife happiness and city is more important to some players...which is why NY is always brought up w/ FAs

You would think, but sometimes wife happiness and city is more important to some players...which is why NY is always brought up w/ FAs
- rrentz

We all know what that means...

You would think, but sometimes wife happiness and city is more important to some players...which is why NY is always brought up w/ FAs
- rrentz

Good point.
There is also the possibility that we make the playoffs next year during the hopefully short rebuild. Not saying we go far, but it is a possibility.

Good point.
There is also the possibility that we make the playoffs next year during the hopefully short rebuild. Not saying we go far, but it is a possibility.
- Fenrir

We dont have a mackinnon but look at the (frank)ing AV's..

anything could happen this year

We dont have a mackinnon but look at the (frank)ing AV's..

anything could happen this year
- mrn22

Good core of Kreids, Hayes, Zucc, Shat, Hank etc. Mix that with some of the kids, FA's, minus AV, plus Quinn, who knows?
I'm just getting excited ahead of the season.

Good core of Kreids, Hayes, Zucc, Shat, Hank etc. Mix that with some of the kids, FA's, minus AV, plus Quinn, who knows?
I'm just getting excited ahead of the season.
- Fenrir

Good core of Kreids, Hayes, Zucc, Shat, Hank etc. Mix that with some of the kids, FA's, minus AV, plus Quinn, who knows?
I'm just getting excited ahead of the season.
- Fenrir

Addition by subtraction

- 21peter

Gotta admit I am excited too. But I was also kind of excited when they hired Trottier.

Gotta admit I am excited too. But I was also kind of excited when they hired Trottier.
- JRR1285

- jimbro83

Hey, I didn't know any better and they really got the hype train going with him. What a disaster.

Hey, I didn't know any better and they really got the hype train going with him. What a disaster.
- JRR1285

He reminded me of Mr. Bean

He reminded me of Mr. Bean
- mdw7413

Hey, I didn't know any better and they really got the hype train going with him. What a disaster.
- JRR1285

His manifesto was what got him hired.
Looking back, what was Sather thinking?

He reminded me of Mr. Bean
- mdw7413

- Fenrir

Ran into a friend that used to post on your board last weekend. Sometimes I have to step back and consider the source.
- Fenrir

I was so curious because my eyes popped when I read that

I was so curious because my eyes popped when I read that
- eichiefs9

Good guy, but a bit hyperbolic sometimes.