Location: MEDICINE HAT MEDICINE PUSHERS, AB Joined: 09.30.2014
Jan 4 @ 3:40 PM ET
James Nichols @JamesNicholsNYI
51m
RE de Haan: “Several teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild, will be trying to bolster their bluelines ahead of the deadline and could ring up Chicago’s Interim GM Kyle Davidson about de Haan’s availability.” #isles
- eichiefs9
CALVIN'S GOT A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler
11h
Sources: The following players are on Team Canada’s long list for consideration for the Olympics (2/2):
Jack Quinn
Tyler Wotherspoon
Michael Del Zotto
Adam Cracknell
Chris Terry Josh Ho-Sang
Chris Bigras
Cal O'Reilly
Devon Levi
Brendan Leipsic
Jake Virtanen
Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler
11h
Sources: The following players are on Team Canada’s long list for consideration for the Olympics (2/2):
Jack Quinn
Tyler Wotherspoon
Michael Del Zotto
Adam Cracknell
Chris Terry Josh Ho-Sang
Chris Bigras
Cal O'Reilly
Devon Levi
Brendan Leipsic
Jake Virtanen
Josh Ho-Sang, possible Canadian Olympian - eichiefs9
Can't wait to buy my Team Canada Josh Ho Sang jersey to wear at Islander's game to annoy people.
Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler
11h
Sources: The following players are on Team Canada’s long list for consideration for the Olympics (2/2):
Jack Quinn
Tyler Wotherspoon
Michael Del Zotto
Adam Cracknell
Chris Terry Josh Ho-Sang
Chris Bigras
Cal O'Reilly
Devon Levi
Brendan Leipsic
Jake Virtanen
Josh Ho-Sang, possible Canadian Olympian - eichiefs9
would have been a lot of fun if he was still in our system this year. People would have lost their minds when he wasn't called up with everyone hurt, sick, etc.
I haven't seen this anywhere else, so take it with a grain of salt...but this may be where Trotz is:
NYIBelmont
@NYIBelmont
Condolences to Barry Trotz and his family on the passing of his mother, Iris. Donations in memory of Iris Trotz can be made to the Dauphin General Hospital Foundation.🙏
would have been a lot of fun if he was still in our system this year. People would have lost their minds when he wasn't called up with everyone hurt, sick, etc. - niteislander
Scott Wheeler @scottcwheeler
11h
Sources: The following players are on Team Canada’s long list for consideration for the Olympics (2/2):
Jack Quinn
Tyler Wotherspoon
Michael Del Zotto
Adam Cracknell
Chris Terry Josh Ho-Sang
Chris Bigras
Cal O'Reilly
Devon Levi
Brendan Leipsic
Jake Virtanen
Josh Ho-Sang, possible Canadian Olympian - eichiefs9
I haven't seen this anywhere else, so take it with a grain of salt...but this may be where Trotz is:
NYIBelmont
@NYIBelmont
Condolences to Barry Trotz and his family on the passing of his mother, Iris. Donations in memory of Iris Trotz can be made to the Dauphin General Hospital Foundation.🙏 - eichiefs9
Obviously speculation by Staple, but this would be interesting...
James Nichols
@JamesNicholsNYI
Via the No Sleep Till Belmont, @StapeAthletic suggests if the #isles are to make an offer for cost controlled Jacob Chychrun, it’ll likely cost something like Beauvillier, Räty, Salo, & a first.
Goes on to say that’s a move they should make, & I tend to agree.
James Nichols @JamesNicholsNYI
9m
We reported at @TFP that the cost was “massive,” and this package fits that profile. For four years of Chychrun and the #isles current window, it makes sense.
Obviously speculation by Staple, but this would be interesting...
James Nichols
@JamesNicholsNYI
Via the No Sleep Till Belmont, @StapeAthletic suggests if the #isles are to make an offer for cost controlled Jacob Chychrun, it’ll likely cost something like Beauvillier, Räty, Salo, & a first.
Goes on to say that’s a move they should make, & I tend to agree.
James Nichols @JamesNicholsNYI
9m
We reported at @TFP that the cost was “massive,” and this package fits that profile. For four years of Chychrun and the #isles current window, it makes sense. - eichiefs9
Hate to see any of them go, really. And again, this was pure speculation by Staple on his last Isles podcast. That's a steep price but Chychrun would be such a high-end addition that I think it'd be worth it.
This team is already heading for a massive tear-down/rebuild once this contender era is over. May as well go all-in at this point.
Hate to see any of them go, really. And again, this was pure speculation by Staple on his last Isles podcast. That's a steep price but Chychrun would be such a high-end addition that I think it'd be worth it.
This team is already heading for a massive tear-down/rebuild once this contender era is over. May as well go all-in at this point. - eichiefs9
I’m probably the first one to blast Beau on here and it’s no secret his production has been subpar this year but I would guess if this were to happen like this, they’re putting a lot of faith in bellows continuing to deliver. Our forward group isn’t exactly intimidating. I get having him on the blue line would add to our offensive output but it’s tough to lose a top 6, for this team particularly, even one as inconsistent as Beau. I say this knowing this is purely speculative.
I’m probably the first one to blast Beau on here and it’s no secret his production has been subpar this year but I would guess if this were to happen like this they’re putting a lot of faith in bellows continuing to deliver. Our forward group isn’t exactly intimidating. I get having him on the blue line would add to our offensive output but it’s tough to lose a top 6 even one as inconsistent as Beau. I say this knowing this is purely speculative. - Cptmjl
Well, as things stand right now they have about $13.76M in cap space next year. They need to re-sign Bellows and Dobson. Salo would almost certainly be part of the trade (he's a pending RFA and won't cost much either way). They need to either re-sign or replace Clutterbuck and the same with Parise. If they move Varly or Bailey, it's not far-fetched at all for them to go big-game hunting in UFA over the summer. Forsberg and Gaudreau will both be UFA's as well as some other interesting names (Giroux/Copp).
Moving Varly OR Bailey puts them at almost $19M in cap space. Dobson and Bellows shouldn't cost a ton. If they did acquire Chychrun, they'd only have to fill one bottom pairing spot on D.
It's not inconceivable that they can pull of a major roster overhaul with somewhat-minimal effort. The Beau/Chychrun contracts would effectively cancel each other out (Chychrun's cap hit is $450k more) so that's a wash.
Well, as things stand right now they have about $13.76M in cap space next year. They need to re-sign Bellows and Dobson. Salo would almost certainly be part of the trade (he's a pending RFA and won't cost much either way). They need to either re-sign or replace Clutterbuck and the same with Parise. If they move Varly or Bailey, it's not far-fetched at all for them to go big-game hunting in UFA over the summer. Forsberg and Gaudreau will both be UFA's as well as some other interesting names (Giroux/Copp).
Moving Varly OR Bailey puts them at almost $19M in cap space. Dobson and Bellows shouldn't cost a ton. If they did acquire Chychrun, they'd only have to fill one bottom pairing spot on D.
It's not inconceivable that they can pull of a major roster overhaul with somewhat-minimal effort. The Beau/Chychrun contracts would effectively cancel each other out (Chychrun's cap hit is $450k more) so that's a wash. - eichiefs9
I expect them to try and move Varly(who knows though I’m sure lou doesn’t mind having 2 capable tenders). I can see them trying to move on from Bailey also. Finally. Sounds like it would be a good plan to me sign me up. I am fine with subtracting and then adding to their forward group. I think there’s a need for some new faces.
Hate to see any of them go, really. And again, this was pure speculation by Staple on his last Isles podcast. That's a steep price but Chychrun would be such a high-end addition that I think it'd be worth it.
This team is already heading for a massive tear-down/rebuild once this contender era is over. May as well go all-in at this point. - eichiefs9
Man, that is a huge haul to give up. Especially with the prospect cupboards being pretty bare as it is.
Bellows seems to be stepping his game up though with 8 points in 14 games compared to Tito's 9 in 25.
If Salo goes, that would leave Aho or Bolduc as your first call-up (unless I'm not thinking of someone).
And Ratty appears to be a pretty good sniper. Yes, I know, he hasn't stepped foot on NHL ice, so he could be a bust.
Then the first round pick, which could be a decent one if the team keeps struggling the way it has been.
I don't know if I pull the trigger on it. You have to give to get though. As I type this out though, it seems to make a bit more sense. Still, it's a struggle. I guess we'll see if there's any validity to it.
At the very least, it gives us something to discuss.
Can't wait to buy my Team Canada Josh Ho Sang jersey to wear at Islander's game to annoy people. 
