Ben Shelley: Weekly Recap: Islanders Edition (January 10)

From the last blog..I live in Ottawa, and have watched JGP a lot. He is what you all think he could be. I hoped he was the one guy we'd acquire at the deadline. He is what every team needs. He plays the right way, and has a bit of an attitude on the ice

From the 4th period

Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello has tried to move one of Thomas Hickey or Leo Komarov – as we reported earlier in the day, a deal involving Hickey was close with Detroit earlier in the week – so it wouldn’t surprise me if he pulls something off by the time rosters are due this Tuesday by 5pm ET.

[quote=Vukota]From the 4th period



Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello has tried to move one of Thomas Hickey or Leo Komarov – as we reported earlier in the day, a deal involving Hickey was close with Detroit earlier in the week – so it wouldn’t surprise me if he pulls something off by the time rosters are due this Tuesday by 5pm .




Why would Hickey be moved now??? It makes no sense. He knows the system, will add offence, And he can play. The guy knows how to play, and could've been a top 4 in the league ( on a team I mean lol )
As for uncle Leo, I am indifferent...the guy can't score unless it's an accident...but, he's not expected or relayed on..he plays hard, isn't skilled offensively, yet contributes as a team player

[quote=Vukota]From the 4th period



Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello has tried to move one of Thomas Hickey or Leo Komarov – as we reported earlier in the day, a deal involving Hickey was close with Detroit earlier in the week – so it wouldn’t surprise me if he pulls something off by the time rosters are due this Tuesday by 5pm .




Why would Hickey be moved now??? It makes no sense. He knows the system, will add offence, And he can play. The guy knows how to play, and could've been a top 4 in the league ( on a team I mean lol )
As for uncle Leo, I am indifferent...the guy can't score unless it's an accident...but, he's not expected or relayed on..he plays hard, isn't skilled offensively, yet contributes as a team player
- cdn_Isles_fan

If other teams agreed with your view of Hickey and his worth he would’ve been moved way before he got injured and or immediately after he recovered. After all he was put on waivers twice and not one team took him for “free”. I agree with Komarov especially if one of or both Bellows and Wahlstrom can hold down regular spot(s) in the line up.

He needs cap space and with the players they have coming up on Wing and d these will be the guys left out. Hickey won't see nhl time with the Isles again

I don’t know how serious this is but it looks like Cizikas might be hurt again and if he misses anytime I’d guess it’s Komorov who would benefit from that. He’s probably play just for the PK time and he can play center.

Milbury shicanned at nbc

#Isles are still reportedly trying to move salary. If it's Thomas Hickey, that leaves them with very little depth on D. Keep an eye on the noon waiver wire to see if there are any depth D candidates the #Isles could pick up should they make a trade.

#Isles are still reportedly trying to move salary. If it's Thomas Hickey, that leaves them with very little depth on D. Keep an eye on the noon waiver wire to see if there are any depth D candidates the #Isles could pick up should they make a trade.
- Upstate_isles

I'd like to see if Aho can be the 7th dman. Need to find out if he can play at all. Would be nice to be able to use cheap internal options if possible.

#Isles are still reportedly trying to move salary. If it's Thomas Hickey, that leaves them with very little depth on D. Keep an eye on the noon waiver wire to see if there are any depth D candidates the #Isles could pick up should they make a trade.
- Upstate_isles

You’ll probably see Hickey on that waiver wire... again...

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
#Isles on waivers today:
Cole Bardreau
Austin Czarnik
Tanner Fritz
AJ Greer
Thomas Hickey
Andrew Ladd
Parker Wotherspoon

Ho-Sang and Jobst cleared.

Josh did not get a rose on the NHL's Reverse-Bachelor

I'd like to see if Aho can be the 7th dman. Need to find out if he can play at all. Would be nice to be able to use cheap internal options if possible.
- ses111

They seem to have a ton of apprehension when it comes to aho for whatever reason. Hickey if healthy is a good 7th d man (if he’s still capable of playing at his pre waiver level) but his salary is not so wonderful. Another wacky contract when he was signed.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
#Isles on waivers today:
Cole Bardreau
Austin Czarnik
Tanner Fritz
AJ Greer
Thomas Hickey
Andrew Ladd
Parker Wotherspoon

Ho-Sang and Jobst cleared.

Josh did not get a rose on the NHL's Reverse-Bachelor
- eichiefs9

See. I was right the NHL is totally racist.

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
#Isles on waivers today:
Cole Bardreau
Austin Czarnik
Tanner Fritz
AJ Greer
Thomas Hickey
Andrew Ladd
Parker Wotherspoon

Ho-Sang and Jobst cleared.

Josh did not get a rose on the NHL's Reverse-Bachelor
- eichiefs9

Ladd to the taxi squad, does that clear any of his cap hit? I assume it's like being in the minors

Ladd to the taxi squad, does that clear any of his cap hit? I assume it's like being in the minors
- Upstate_isles

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I'd like to see Czarnik and Greer stick around for a bit. By all accounts they seem to have had a very good camp and I think Czarnik may be earmarked as a Cizikas replacement after this season.

They seem to have a ton of apprehension when it comes to aho for whatever reason. Hickey if healthy is a good 7th d man (if he’s still capable of playing at his pre waiver level) but his salary is not so wonderful. Another wacky contract when he was signed.
- Cptmjl

Aho's size is not a plus. I'm thinking that is a big issue. Wilde and Bolduc have much more upside and seem to be the future. You do not want them as 7th dmen though.

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I'd like to see Czarnik and Greer stick around for a bit. By all accounts they seem to have had a very good camp and I think Czarnik may be earmarked as a Cizikas replacement after this season.
- eichiefs9

Yea I like Casey but he's hurt a lot tough to see him back so expect 4 years at 2 5

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I'd like to see Czarnik and Greer stick around for a bit. By all accounts they seem to have had a very good camp and I think Czarnik may be earmarked as a Cizikas replacement after this season.
- eichiefs9

Would not mind this. Someone other than Leo to be on standby for Casey would be nice.

Aho's size is not a plus. I'm thinking that is a big issue. Wilde and Bolduc have much more upside and seem to be the future. You do not want them as 7th dmen though.
- ses111

Neither of them are ready to be the 7th defenseman unless they blow everyone away(I know Boduc is getting noticed but doubt to that level but who knows?).

Arthur Staple @StapeAthletic
now
#Isles on waivers today:
Cole Bardreau
Austin Czarnik
Tanner Fritz
AJ Greer
Thomas Hickey
Andrew Ladd
Parker Wotherspoon

Ho-Sang and Jobst cleared.

Josh did not get a rose on the NHL's Reverse-Bachelor
- eichiefs9

No surprises in that list.

Neither of them are ready to be the 7th defenseman unless they blow everyone away(I know Boduc is getting noticed but doubt to that level but who knows?).
- Cptmjl

Yep! Better they stay in Bridge for now. Aho makes sense as a 7th right now.

Waiver-eligible #Isles who will apparently be on the opening roster:

Leo Komarov
Ross Johnston
Michael Dal Colle
Dmytro Timashov (contract still not official)
Sebastian Aho

Could still be a trade, but likely means Bellows/Wahlstrom/Koivula start the season off the roster.

No but JHS not getting taken is a huge surprise to me. Kid is uber talented and just thought he would put it all together this year.
- nyisles7

So long as he remains his usual selfless, humble self, his chance will come.

Waiver-eligible #Isles who will apparently be on the opening roster:

Leo Komarov
Ross Johnston
Michael Dal Colle
Dmytro Timashov (contract still not official)
Sebastian Aho

Could still be a trade, but likely means Bellows/Wahlstrom/Koivula start the season off the roster.
- Upstate_isles

I think there will be a trade.