All the pressure is on Lou. Barry will not get the blame if Lou does not add.
- ses111

I’m not saying Lameriello won’t do the right thing. He has plenty of time. I’m just saying if he doesn’t get something done it’s a huge failure on his part.

funny. That’s how you usually make 20 bucks under my desk.
- Cptmjl

Yes, per 7's predictions I am in the fetal position under my desk with a box of tissues (sad tissues, not happy tissues) having a mental breakdown.

Who knows, info out of Russia is clearly not always accurate and for all we know it could just be posturing to make sure the Isles have him pegged for an NHL job, not an AHL one. It doesn't make a ton of sense to me, honestly. Something about that report seems off.
- eichiefs9

Have to think Sorokin would get plenty of starts next year and a young goalie new to the NHL wants to be with Barry, Pierre, and Mitch.

I’m not saying Lameriello won’t do the right thing. He has plenty of time. I’m just saying if he doesn’t get something done it’s a huge failure on his part.
- Cptmjl

Understood and agreed.

Have to think Sorokin would get plenty of starts next year and a young goalie new to the NHL wants to be with Barry, Pierre, and Mitch.
- ses111

Russians are dumb.

Russians are dumb.
- Cptmjl

You cannot be on a better team as a goalie than the Isles.

Yes, per 7's predictions I am in the fetal position under my desk with a box of tissues (sad tissues, not happy tissues) having a mental breakdown.

Who knows, info out of Russia is clearly not always accurate and for all we know it could just be posturing to make sure the Isles have him pegged for an NHL job, not an AHL one. It doesn't make a ton of sense to me, honestly. Something about that report seems off.
- eichiefs9

He said he coming remember

He said he coming remember
- nyisles7

Oh he’s coming just not here. This the beginning of the typical Russian drama😂

Oh he’s coming just not here. This the beginning of the typical Russian drama😂
- Cptmjl

But he said he was coming to the Islanders so he is. he wouldn’t lie.

Russians are dumb.
- Cptmjl

Yes, per 7's predictions I am in the fetal position under my desk with a box of tissues (sad tissues, not happy tissues) having a mental breakdown.

Who knows, info out of Russia is clearly not always accurate and for all we know it could just be posturing to make sure the Isles have him pegged for an NHL job, not an AHL one. It doesn't make a ton of sense to me, honestly. Something about that report seems off.
- eichiefs9

I would think he would get a legitimate shot in camp. If he plays well then he makes the cut. I don't think any team would guarantee him a spot.

I would think he would get a legitimate shot in camp. If he plays well then he makes the cut. I don't think any team would guarantee him a spot.
- JimmyP

100%

100%
- nyisles7

Depending on how desperate a team is for goaltending that may not be true. Look at a team like San Jose. I could see them guaranteeing a start in their opening line up. What’s the worst that can happen? They tell him to (frank) off if he craps the bed? No huge loss there on what his contract will be. It’s plausible.

Depending on how desperate a team is for goaltending that may not be true. Look at a team like San Jose. I could see them guaranteeing a start in their opening line up. What’s the worst that can happen? They tell him to (frank) off if he craps the bed? No huge loss there on what his contract will be. It’s plausible.
- Cptmjl

His 1st year will be nothing but his total contract will be huge imho or he isn’t leaving Russia.

He said he coming remember
- nyisles7

So did my wife and she never lies

I would think he would get a legitimate shot in camp. If he plays well then he makes the cut. I don't think any team would guarantee him a spot.
- JimmyP

Problem is that the Islanders would need to have a legitimate plan B in place and they don't have one in the system. They can't re-sign Greiss if they think Sorokin might win the job otherwise we'll be back to the three-headed goalie monster

Problem is that the Islanders would need to have a legitimate plan B in place and they don't have one in the system. They can't re-sign Greiss if they think Sorokin might win the job otherwise we'll be back to the three-headed goalie monster
- eichiefs9

I'm so glad I'm not a gm or even a hockeybuzz gm, too many things going on although lou is never in the office

I'm so glad I'm not a gm or even a hockeybuzz gm, too many things going on although lou is never in the office
- Upstate_isles

Total wildcard.

I'm so glad I'm not a gm or even a hockeybuzz gm, too many things going on although lou is never in the office
- Upstate_isles

Really though, the Isles organizational depth at the position will take a big hit if he either doesn't come or wants to play elsewhere.

Really though, the Isles organizational depth at the position will take a big hit if he either doesn't come or wants to play elsewhere.
- eichiefs9

Any word on Skarek or Soderstom?

Total wildcard.
- nyisles7

Any word on Skarek or Soderstom?
- ses111

I believe Soderstrom is out hurt, again, and Skarek is struggling in the AHL (he should be back down in the ECHL but Gibson is hurt so BPT has Skarek/Coreau splitting duty). His numbers are poop in either league though.

I believe Soderstrom is out hurt, again, and Skarek is struggling in the AHL (he should be back down in the ECHL but Gibson is hurt so BPT has Skarek/Coreau splitting duty). His numbers are poop in either league though.


- eichiefs9

Lou may need to draft a goalie or two.

Really though, the Isles organizational depth at the position will take a big hit if he either doesn't come or wants to play elsewhere.
- eichiefs9

Yup and they really dont have a ton of prospects either

Yup and they really dont have a ton of prospects either
- Upstate_isles

Plenty of time since Varly is here for the foreseeable future (at least until Seattle expansion draft) and Greiss should be a relatively simple re-signing.