Hopefully Nelson doesn’t take games off now that he has this deal. He has been on and off for a while

I thought you all disliked Nelson?

Hopefully Nelson doesn’t take games off now that he has this deal. He has been on and off for a while
- kasperrko

We heard you the first time

Hopefully Nelson doesn’t take games off now that he has this deal. He has been on and off for a while

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
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And now it's done. #Isles sign Brock Nelson to a 6-year deal.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
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Nelson gets six years, $6 million AAV.

Good AAV, good deal, good news.
- eichiefs9

I think it's a very good deal.

I'd be happy with 6.5 any more then that, I hope there is less term
- Vukota

I agree Vukota. Terms needs to be less if more than 6.5.

Hopefully Nelson doesn’t take games off now that he has this deal. He has been on and off for a while
- eichiefs9

Have to think Eberle is gone and Lou looks to bring in a wing for Barzal.

Have to think Eberle is gone and Lou looks to bring in a wing for Barzal.
- ses111

I think they'll be all over Skinner if he makes it to July 1st, assuming Panarin doesn't want to play here

I think they'll be all over Skinner if he makes it to July 1st, assuming Panarin doesn't want to play here
- eichiefs9

Have to think so chief. Duchene I cannot see being an option.

We heard you the first time
- Vukota

Just stating the facts ma’am

Have to think so chief. Duchene I cannot see being an option.
- ses111

Nah, I think they bring back Flippula for another year to be the 3rd line center even though I would prefer somebody younger

The Trotz effect


Cory Wright
@WrightsWay
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Brock credited Trotz in his decision to re-sign.

"He believed in me right from day one... and I felt very comfortable and confident with what Barry is trying to do. [He’s a] huge factor in that and coming back and that’s part of the [team] heading in the right direction.

Brock Nelson called the #Isles a "special group" and wants to ride the wave with the Islanders.

"[Last year is] just a start. Hopefully we see more of the same coming up in the next few years.” #Isles

Nah, I think they bring back Flippula for another year to be the 3rd line center even though I would prefer somebody younger
- Vukota

I also would like someone younger. Would be nice if Otto was ready.

Nah, I think they bring back Flippula for another year to be the 3rd line center even though I would prefer somebody younger
- Vukota

I'm telling you:


To TBL: Wotherspoon, 2020 2nd, 2021 3rd

To NYI: Callahan, one of Barre-Boulet or Mitchell Stephens

I'll beat this drum until I die

I'm telling you:


To TBL: Wotherspoon, 2020 2nd, 2021 3rd

To NYI: Callahan, one of Barre-Boulet or Mitchell Stephens

I'll beat this drum until I die
- eichiefs9

Only if they strike out on the big UFA's

Nah, I think they bring back Flippula for another year to be the 3rd line center even though I would prefer somebody younger
- Vukota

Or....piggybacking on gergeswillems comment in Ek's thread

Maybe something like Nielsen w/ 50% salary retained and the Isles own 2nd round pick back for a late round pick. Nielsen has 3 more years left on his deal but at $2.63M he'd be a good 3C for now and can replace Cizikas when his deal expires (we should absolutely not re-sign him when that's done)

Only if they strike out on the big UFA's
- Vukota

He's got only a year left. He can rotate in and out of the lineup when Clutterbuck is healthy again and he's a leader. I think he's got more value than people give him credit for. On a one-year deal (essentially) he's a zero risk acquisition and if it gets us a young guy that can be a core player for 10+ years...it's totally worth it.

I'm telling you:


To TBL: Wotherspoon, 2020 2nd, 2021 3rd

To NYI: Callahan, one of Barre-Boulet or Mitchell Stephens

I'll beat this drum until I die
- eichiefs9

That won’t happen unfortunately

That won’t happen unfortunately
- kasperrko

ok

Or....piggybacking on gergeswillems comment in Ek's thread

Maybe something like Nielsen w/ 50% salary retained and the Isles own 2nd round pick back for a late round pick. Nielsen has 3 more years left on his deal but at $2.63M he'd be a good 3C for now and can replace Cizikas when his deal expires (we should absolutely not re-sign him when that's done)
- eichiefs9

Why wouldn't you want CC back after his deal ends?

Hopefully Nelson doesn’t take games off now that he has this deal. He has been on and off for a while
- kasperrko

A lot of us talked about Nelson last summer saying this was about the Age where it finally clicked for a lot of players in the past. He certainly played his best and most consistent hockey last year. Whether that was the Age or the coaching staff I trust that Barry and Crew will not allow a guy to pull a houdini for a month at a time.

He's got only a year left. He can rotate in and out of the lineup when Clutterbuck is healthy again and he's a leader. I think he's got more value than people give him credit for. On a one-year deal (essentially) he's a zero risk acquisition and if it gets us a young guy that can be a core player for 10+ years...it's totally worth it.
- eichiefs9

Isles need to address the top 6 imho. The bottom 6 did just fine last year. I like callahan but a 1 year deal for another bottom 6 guy who's better years are behind him isn't what the team needs moving forward, I think lou address that in the room with last years Shat signings. We need to build the top 6 and the scoring now.

Kadri is interesting. Can play center and wing and Toronto needs to move some salary this off season.

Have to think so chief. Duchene I cannot see being an option.
- ses111

I am still hoping for Duchene as our other Center... having Barzal, Duchene, Brock and Casey would be friggin solid middle.

Why wouldn't you want CC back after his deal ends?
- Vukota

Good question, basically the same player as Calahan just younger and better.