- Wildschwein

They can’t but they may none the less
- Cptmjl

This has to be the most frustrating off season I can recall as a fan.

So much (possibly) going on, but being pretty certain I’m not gonna like any of it.

Some of that $5M from Varlamov will need to be allocated to signing a backup goaltender

The Islanders can't afford to compensate anyone for taking their bad contracts
- eichiefs9

Isles have all their picks next 2 years, both drafts are loaded with talent.

- Vukota

I’m already half way through the 5 stages of grief, and the bastard hasn’t even officially signed yet. 😅

Isles have all their picks next 2 years, both drafts are loaded with talent.
- HolyDiver83

Yes and a severe dearth of talent in the prospect pool. They can't just keep trading away valuable assets to fix their cap issues

This has to be the most frustrating off season I can recall as a fan.

So much (possibly) going on, but being pretty certain I’m not gonna like any of it.
- Wildschwein

Broken records time but Hockey has the worst offseason ever and it's especially bad with the Islanders.

Yes and a severe dearth of talent in the prospect pool. They can't just keep trading away valuable assets to fix their cap issues
- eichiefs9

In a Cap world you have to make the tough decisions and not give every vet a long term deal. It catches up with you.

You know who else liked to meet other men at bars? Jeffrey Dahmer
- Vukota

Yes and a severe dearth of talent in the prospect pool. They can't just keep trading away valuable assets to fix their cap issues
- eichiefs9

Agreed but they will.

You know who else liked to meet other men at bars? Jeffrey Dahmer
- Vukota

Is it too late to introduce him to one Josh Bailey?

Very good read and I agree with it.
- niteislander

Good article. Never really put much weight what this site says but I totally agree with its insight to Barzal or Nelson moving to the wing.

I’m already half way through the 5 stages of grief, and the bastard hasn’t even officially signed yet. 😅
- Wildschwein

Wait till you see what Lou does(or doesn’t do).

If Lou can trade Bailey without giving up any assets, give him GM of the year the day he does it.

If Lou can trade Bailey without giving up any assets, give him GM of the year the day he does it.
- chazpet

Not to fast there buddy

If Lou can trade Bailey without giving up any assets, give him GM of the year the day he does it.
- chazpet

Bailey and Wilde and that's it.

You know who else liked to meet other men at bars? Jeffrey Dahmer
- Vukota

I'm his brother Johnny He preferred bars I prefer Islanders games. What kind of beer do you like Mick? I have an extra ticket.

I'm his brother Johnny He preferred bars I prefer Islanders games. What kind of beer do you like Mick? I have an extra ticket.
- nyisles7

Not I since that's what I've said this whole time. Not gonna be shocked if Lou just brings back the same team. Don't get me wrong, I hope he brings in help to win a cup.
- Isleshockeyman

Totally possible he starts with what he has and then if its a bad start he needs to make some changes/additions. If they are in the hunt and playing well then a TDL acquisition is probably what we see.

Referring to a prior post you made. If Lou made a trade he would in fact have to submit it to the League office for approval. Ones that happens it will get out from a league employee, If he has a contract/deal in principle with Kadri and his agent with the contract even being signed that he can wait for because there is no other team involved. The fact Kadri wants $9 mil per could be the reason why he hasn't signed with anyone at this point. That said Lou could also have him signed and is waiting to announce just like he did with Parise etc. All I know is no one knows other than Lou and a few persons in his hockey ops team and they won't say a (frank)ing thing.

- Vukota

Ill show you some tricks.

Bailey and Wilde and that's it.
- ses111

We would probably only have to give up a 2nd for someone to take that

Is it too late to introduce him to one Josh Bailey?
- Wildschwein

He got killed in prison. Poor guy

He got killed in prison. Poor guy
- kasperrko

Back to drawing board…

We would probably only have to give up a 2nd for someone to take that
- Cptmjl

Yeah…

Don’t think anyone is lining up for Wilde.

Yeah…

Don’t think anyone is lining up for Wilde.
- Wildschwein

Every team could use an unvaxxed player who scored .25ppg in Sweden's second-tier league

Totally possible he starts with what he has and then if its a bad start he needs to make some changes/additions. If they are in the hunt and playing well then a TDL acquisition is probably what we see.

Referring to a prior post you made. If Lou made a trade he would in fact have to submit it to the League office for approval. Ones that happens it will get out from a league employee, If he has a contract/deal in principle with Kadri and his agent with the contract even being signed that he can wait for because there is no other team involved. The fact Kadri wants $9 mil per could be the reason why he hasn't signed with anyone at this point. That said Lou could also have him signed and is waiting to announce just like he did with Parise etc. All I know is no one knows other than Lou and a few persons in his hockey ops team and they won't say a (frank)ing thing.
- nyisles7

Thanks for the info. Wasn't sure if a trade needed to be sent immediately or if they can wait. Also, you are correct that none of us know what Lou is doing or has done.