Something else I noticed was that Boychuk's NMC changes to a modified NTC next year and beyond. While it's doubtful they'd trade him or anyone would want him at $6M...he won't have to be protected in the expansion draft this time around.
- eichiefs9

Same is true for Ladd, yes?

Price has been good here tonight. Gotta get an ugly one on him.

Yes Schwein ^^^^^

Price has been good here tonight. Gotta get an ugly one on him.
- nyisles7

Price is still the best goalie in the NHL.

Same is true for Ladd, yes?
- Wildschwein

As much as I wish someone would, no one is drafting Ladd.

Price is still the best goalie in the NHL.
- JohnScammo

He’s definitely in the conversation JS

As much as I wish someone would, no one is drafting Ladd.
- JimmyP

Likely no, but it’s just as important that his presence does not block the Islanders from protecting a player that Seattle DOES want to draft.

Same is true for Ladd, yes?
- Wildschwein

His NTC goes to a modified NTC for the 2020-21 season. He never had to be protected but, like 7 mentioned, the hope would be that the Isles could swing a deal with Seattle to take him or Boychuk.

Likely no, but it’s just as important that his presence does not block the Islanders from protecting a player that Seattle DOES want to draft.
- Wildschwein

Good point.

His NTC goes to a modified NTC for the 2020-21 season. He never had to be protected but, like 7 mentioned, the hope would be that the Isles could swing a deal with Seattle to take him or Boychuk.
- eichiefs9

Gotta be on Lou’s radar. Not out of the question. Again it will cost you but stranger things have happened.

Also when is the current CBA expiring. The cap could go up and there can be different and team cap friendly buy outs.

Good period. I hope they keep it up!

As much as I wish someone would, no one is drafting Ladd.
- JimmyP

The Islanders would be doing, likely, the exact same thing they did the last go-around with the expansion draft. They'll fork over some asset in return for Seattle selecting Ladd or Boychuk. They'd essentially be buying cap space.

His NTC goes to a modified NTC for the 2020-21 season. He never had to be protected but, like 7 mentioned, the hope would be that the Isles could swing a deal with Seattle to take him or Boychuk.
- eichiefs9

The Islanders would be doing, likely, the exact same thing they did the last go-around with the expansion draft. They'll fork over some asset in return for Seattle selecting Ladd or Boychuk. They'd essentially be buying cap space.
- eichiefs9

Bingo

Good period. I hope they keep it up!
- JimmyP

Indeed it was. Though Shaw running around irked me.

- Wildschwein

I'd love it, but that seems a little far-fetched.

I'd prefer Ladd over Boychuk, I still think there's value there, in a diminished role, and the difference in cap hit is small enough that it doesn't make much of a difference. Ladd has an extra year, too.

I'd love it, but that seems a little far-fetched.

I'd prefer Ladd over Boychuk, I still think there's value there, in a diminished role, and the difference in cap hit is small enough that it doesn't make much of a difference. Ladd has an extra year, too.
- eichiefs9

I’m an optimistic Schwein. Nothing is too far fetched for me.

But yeah, moving Ladd takes priority I should think.

Indeed it was. Though Shaw running around irked me.
- Wildschwein

Yup. Domi too.

Yup. Domi too.
- JohnScammo

Chippy little (frank)ers the lot of them.

Oh well, Lee will make them pay. Had 5 shots in the 1st period.

Great pressure

Pelech

Nelson bringing it to the net

Pelech!

- eichiefs9

When was the last time an Islander forward scored on a manned net?

Pelech

Nelson bringing it to the net
- nyisles7

I'd love it, but that seems a little far-fetched.

I'd prefer Ladd over Boychuk, I still think there's value there, in a diminished role, and the difference in cap hit is small enough that it doesn't make much of a difference. Ladd has an extra year, too.
- eichiefs9

I think in 2 years they will both be ready to bring behind the barn.