GDT: Free agent frenzy July 1

[LiveLongandProspal]

Both the Knicks and the Rangers have been dead quiet

 

[Machinehead]

Yeah, and the value is what they ended up getting.

Or do you think Gorton turned down a better offer...

I think Gorton forced himself into a position where he had to make a trade and took the only offer.

I think that result is why Hayes and Zuccarello haven't been traded, because the way today had played out, Gorton is obviously committed to icing nobody next season.

 

[Machinehead]

Islanders organization is going right into the ground.

Their prospect pool overall isnt that fantastic. Barzal is their guy now. Wahlstrom, Dobson, Sorokin. Idk who else but man

I'm elated

 

[TheTakedown]

Woofzilla. Glad we dodged that too.

Nah that's good for grabs assuming your coach uses him properly (the one f***ing thing AV did right)

 

[Glen Sathers Cigar]

Really didn’t think Tavares would leave the islanders.

 

[darko]

Tavares not going to Islanders according to Staple

Still can't believe they never traded him. Surely someone would've paid 1st and 2nd rounder for him.

 

[RGY]

I feel no pain for the islanders and their classless fans. You just lost your superstar and you deserve it.

 

[FJB]

Tavares had 84 points. MUST BE NICE.

 

[LiveLongandProspal]

Islanders organization is going right into the ground.

Their prospect pool overall isnt that fantastic. Barzal is their guy now. Wahlstrom, Dobson, Sorokin. Idk who else but man

Beauvillier, Bellows, maybe if Ho Sang gets his shit together...

 

[Savant]

Right d is our weakest position. Try again

I would say Left D is worse at the pro level, but RHD has worse depth

Both are bad

 

[effen]

Arizona played very well in the 2nd half last year, once Raanta was health. They re-signed OEL, Raanta and Hammer. I think they will compete for a playoff spot.

Not saying you're wrong necessarily, but this is literally what was said last year : D

SURELY this is the year, right? Right? D:

 

[Trxjw]

What a kick in the balls for the Islanders. Lost their franchise player for nothing.

 

[broadwayblue]

Still can't believe they never traded him. Surely someone would've paid 1st and 2nd rounder for him.

I would imagine that would have been easy to get for him. Probably could have gotten a prospect as well. Huge blow to their organization...and a total embarrassment. lol

 

[DutchShamrock]

Isles forum to self destruct in 3. 2. 1.

They already did when they started saying his fiancee needs to evaluate the wedding after the way John handled this situation.

 

[nevesis]

 

[broadwayblue]

Is JT to Tor official? Forums are acting up! lol

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Really didn't think JT would leave.

Toronto fans are going to be insufferable if they get him. Hope they choke in the POs.

 

[EpicDing]

Is JT to Tor official? Forums are acting up! lol

All that's official is that he's leaving NYI.

 

[broadwayblue]

They already did when they started saying his fiancee needs to evaluate the wedding after the way John handled this situation.

Yeah, that was hilarious. As were the suggestions he would prefer a 7 year deal to an 8 so he could get a better deal afterwards. Many other fine gems too. lol

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

lol isles

maybe now people will shut up about them

 

[Dr. Ogrodnick]

Both the Knicks and the Rangers have been dead quiet

The knicks are just dead.

 

[darko]

Really didn't think JT would leave.

Toronto fans are going to be insufferable if they get him. Hope they choke in the POs.

Their blue line is still suspect.

 

[LORDE]

That’s horrid asset management right there folks.

For those who feel we are bad at it.

Not saying we couldn’t improve but this is what happens when ur inept

 

[Machinehead]

Maybe hold off on celebrating the demise of the Islanders. We're headed in the same direction.

When they lose good players it's "lol Piles" but when we lose good players it's a rebuild with a plan that will result in multiple championships.

Funny how that works.

 

[Synergy27]

JT leaving NYI surely does soften the draft blow. There is still pretty high potential for that pick to come back to bite is but man, sucks to be an islander fan right now.

 

[darko]

Oh f*** you HF