If they move Horvat to Center then It's like starting all over again trying to find someone to play with Barzal. I'm not against moving JGP but it's gotta be the right deal.
- Vukota

Not necessarily saying I support the decision, but Barzal-Horvat-Nelson-Cizikas down the middle is an upgrade over the current centers.

If it did happen, I would have to assume that the $10M in additional cap space Lou gained would go towards adding a true winger for Barzal by either signing or trade.

I still very much like the idea of Schmaltz, just don't know what he'd cost and if we could afford it.

Buccigrass was much better back in the day before the ESPN “brand” was assimilated into his soul.
- potvin05

He was awesome when he was the late night NHL highlight guy.....

Not necessarily saying I support the decision, but Barzal-Horvat-Nelson-Cizikas down the middle is an upgrade over the current centers.

If it did happen, I would have to assume that the $10M in additional cap space Lou gained would go towards adding a true winger for Barzal by either signing or trade.

I still very much like the idea of Schmaltz, just don't know what he'd cost and if we could afford it.
- eichiefs9

That's a dangerous assumption

In theory, though, it wouldn't be the worst thing to do to free up some money and get new blood in there. The only thing is, Barzal and Horvat seemed to have been developing a bit of chemistry before Barzal went down, and it's not always easy to find players that get his style, so it'd really depend on who else is brought in.

That's a dangerous assumption

In theory, though, it wouldn't be the worst thing to do to free up some money and get new blood in there. The only thing is, Barzal and Horvat seemed to have been developing a bit of chemistry before Barzal went down, and it's not always easy to find players that get his style, so it'd really depend on who else is brought in.
- UIF

^ This. Horvat is really good at finding space and quickly getting off a shot. Barzy is extremely good at creating space for others and getting them the puck. They looked really good together and I see no reason to not rejoin them, provided Barzy has enough time to get up to speed

That's a dangerous assumption

In theory, though, it wouldn't be the worst thing to do to free up some money and get new blood in there. The only thing is, Barzal and Horvat seemed to have been developing a bit of chemistry before Barzal went down, and it's not always easy to find players that get his style, so it'd really depend on who else is brought in.
- UIF

Certainly possible and, again, I'm not pushing for it. Just not entirely sure the plan is to keep Horvat a winger forever. Maybe Barzal eventually moves or maybe they just keep the current arrangement. Or maybe they want to add another center with a little more offensive output than Pageau. No idea what'll happen.

Can't stand him. He tries so hard to relate to the young crowd that it's actually cringe to listen to
- Vukota

Hes a tool

He was awesome when he was the late night NHL highlight guy.....
- keaner17

Even though Levy and Cohn are both unabashed Rangers fans, the network was waaaaay better with this sport in the 90s and so on. Even Melrose wasn’t horrible.

Everything that network/ABC/Disney touches now is poop.

Even though Levy and Cohn are both unabashed Rangers fans, the network was waaaaay better with this sport in the 90s and so on. Even Melrose wasn’t horrible.

Everything that network/ABC/Disney touches now is poop.
- potvin05

Literally everything. They're horrible.

Literally everything. They're horrible.
- JimmyP

Tnt is amazing

Tuesday is the first of 3 exclusive ESPN+/Hulu games this month for the #isles   , all at home -- 3/21 vs TOR and 3/25 vs BUF are the others.

@MikeMonaco_ will have the call tomorrow.

(There is also one @NHL_On_TNT game this month - in Washington on 3/29) #NHL

Three ESPN+ games.....for the team they call boring

I was thinking more along the lines of a buyout or not
- Vukota

Ah, okay, that might make sense under the right circumstances. Personally, everything else being equal, I would rather just let next season be their last. The problem with a buyout is that it spreads out the pain. I would rather just rip off the band-aid at the end of next season.

Does anyone have the old dracula staple image?

Tnt is amazing
- Upstate_isles

I meant Disney. Do they own TNT?

I meant Disney. Do they own TNT?
- JimmyP

No but that broadcast is awesome and smokes espn

^ This. Horvat is really good at finding space and quickly getting off a shot. Barzy is extremely good at creating space for others and getting them the puck. They looked really good together and I see no reason to not rejoin them, provided Barzy has enough time to get up to speed
- keaner17

Totally agree.
Barzal playing wing with Horvat in the middle has worked extremely well. Not only in the offensive side of the puck but also in the D zone. Horvat playing center in the D zone, battling in front of the net, behind the net and the corners frees up Barzal to break out quickly with the puck.
I think they will reunite the line again once Barzal returns.

Even though Levy and Cohn are both unabashed Rangers fans, the network was waaaaay better with this sport in the 90s and so on. Even Melrose wasn’t horrible.

Everything that network/ABC/Disney touches now is poop.
- potvin05

Isles are surging and The Spurs are sinking.

Isles are surging and The Spurs are sinking.
- nyisles7

And Inter Miami is tied for first place.

https://theathletic.com/4...ps%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com

Long read but interesting.

Totally agree.
Barzal playing wing with Horvat in the middle has worked extremely well. Not only in the offensive side of the puck but also in the D zone. Horvat playing center in the D zone, battling in front of the net, behind the net and the corners frees up Barzal to break out quickly with the puck.
I think they will reunite the line again once Barzal returns.
- nyisles7

Definitely. It's not like anyone else has really taken that spot and ran with it. Lee's been OK on the left side doing his thing, but the right side has been more of a question mark.

https://theathletic.com/4286773/2023/03/09/nhl-pierre-engvall-islanders-maple-leafs/?amp=1#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16783789687997&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com

Long read but interesting.
- chazpet

It was interesting. Thanks for posting.

And Inter Miami is tied for first place.
- JohnScammo

Wonderful, I think

Definitely. It's not like anyone else has really taken that spot and ran with it. Lee's been OK on the left side doing his thing, but the right side has been more of a question mark.
- UIF

Agree 100%

Wonderful, I think
- nyisles7

Yes, but not consistently.

Fuk me. Stuck watching the pens feed.

Lee!!